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British Zoo Forced to Separate Five Parrots After They Cursed at Visitors and Encouraged Each Other to Cause Trouble
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By nguyentramy171003Published: 13/02/2026 09:33| 0 Comments
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A bizarre incident recently occurred at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park in England, where five African Grey parrots were forced to separate after repeatedly uttering vulgar words and mocking visitors.
According to zoo representatives, initially, the parrots were simply imitating words they heard from humans – a perfectly normal behavior for African Grey parrots, known for their intelligence and ability to learn to speak. However, the problem arose when one parrot began using foul language; the others immediately reacted with squawks, laughter, and repeated similar phrases.
From individual imitation, this behavior quickly became a "chain reaction." One parrot cursed, others joined in, increasing the frequency and intensity of the behavior. Visitors were both surprised and amused by the parrots' "unscripted performances."
Animal caretakers said separating the group was necessary to prevent the behavior from spreading to other parrots in the enclosure. “We don’t want the entire parrot enclosure to become one… group constantly spouting inappropriate remarks,” one staff member shared.
Experts believe this case clearly demonstrates the extent to which social environment influences animals. Like humans, parrots are also influenced by their peers. When one individual exhibits attention-grabbing behavior and receives a response, others tend to emulate it to create interaction.
The incident quickly went viral on social media and became a source of amusement for many. However, the zoo emphasized that this also serves as a reminder of human responsibility in using language and behavior towards animals, as they can remember and repeat such behavior uncontrollably.
While entertaining, this story also showcases the remarkable intelligence and learning ability of African Grey parrots. At the same time, it demonstrates that even in the animal world, "bad company" can spread bad behavior if not controlled in time.
According to zoo representatives, initially, the parrots were simply imitating words they heard from humans – a perfectly normal behavior for African Grey parrots, known for their intelligence and ability to learn to speak. However, the problem arose when one parrot began using foul language; the others immediately reacted with squawks, laughter, and repeated similar phrases.
From individual imitation, this behavior quickly became a "chain reaction." One parrot cursed, others joined in, increasing the frequency and intensity of the behavior. Visitors were both surprised and amused by the parrots' "unscripted performances."
Animal caretakers said separating the group was necessary to prevent the behavior from spreading to other parrots in the enclosure. “We don’t want the entire parrot enclosure to become one… group constantly spouting inappropriate remarks,” one staff member shared.
Experts believe this case clearly demonstrates the extent to which social environment influences animals. Like humans, parrots are also influenced by their peers. When one individual exhibits attention-grabbing behavior and receives a response, others tend to emulate it to create interaction.
The incident quickly went viral on social media and became a source of amusement for many. However, the zoo emphasized that this also serves as a reminder of human responsibility in using language and behavior towards animals, as they can remember and repeat such behavior uncontrollably.
While entertaining, this story also showcases the remarkable intelligence and learning ability of African Grey parrots. At the same time, it demonstrates that even in the animal world, "bad company" can spread bad behavior if not controlled in time.
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