What’s hiding at the most solitary place on Earth?

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In this short video, Jim Toomey explains the impact our activities, even far inland, can have on ocean health. Cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, and litter can be washed into the ocean, where it harms the health of animals, water quality, and can create dead zones. In the end, every community is an ocean community, and we must find ways to reduce the impacts that our activities have.

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Course Content

Lesson 1: Introduction to Parrot Communication
Explore how parrots communicate in the wild and why vocal mimicry is a part of their natural behavior. Learn about their social interactions and calls.

Lesson 2: Anatomy of a Talking Parrot
Dive into the physical structures that allow parrots to mimic sounds, including their syrinx (voice box), tongue, and beak movements.

Lesson 3: The Parrot Brain and Intelligence
Understand the neuroscience behind parrots' speech abilities. Discover how the parrot brain, especially the "song system" and forebrain, supports learning and memory.

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