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The Bruce Strategy: How a Kea Parrot became an alpha despite a handicap

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Parrot Bruce has risen to alpha despite or presumably because of his disability. Credit: Alex Grabham

A Kea parrot from New Zealand, which is unlikely to be able to survive — became the leader of his group nonetheless. Sounds almost like a movie, but it's science.

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By Barbara Barkhausen

Presented by Benjamin Kanthak, Barbara Barkhausen

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A Kea parrot from New Zealand, which is unlikely to be able to survive — became the leader of his group nonetheless. Sounds almost like a movie, but it's science.

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