[nodata]

Interesting that the other parrot learnt by copying the first parrot, not buy independently coming up with the idea itself.

[drharris]

Interesting, but not very surprising. A very small percentage of people come up with genuinely new ideas. A slightly larger percentage synthesize those ideas into other ideas. About half the remaining can learn those ideas, and the other half stares into the abyss of natural selection.

[kriro]

Thankfully the parrot was able to just copy and adapt without worrying abou IP laws :P

I'm imagining some magpie with a tie flying in, taking the stick and demanding a nut to give it back :D

[gcheong]

Big evolutionary advantage in being able to transfer newfound skills through observation and copying.