Why do parrots live so long? - Big Think
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Parrots' live exceptionally long lives partly due to their relatively large brains, an international team of researchers has discovered.
Parrots outlive other birds and most mammals.
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Brainy birds live longer, sometimes as long as us
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How Long Do Parrots Live? Live Long Than Other Birds?
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