When Wildlife Gets Creative

I had a parrot last week that seemed to have taken a liking to my stethoscope. Instead of letting me check on his heart, he kept tugging it and squawking like he was auditioning for a Broadway show! It made me think – do they have a sense of performance, or is it just a savvy way to get attention? I’d love to hear your funny patient stories.

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