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The mynah bird (Gracula religiosa) as a laboratory organism: Some general observations

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Since it is generally agreed that the mynah (Gracula religiosa) is the superior talking bird, the mynah may offer an experimental approach to the determinants of speech acquisition. As a preliminary program, questions of the adaptability of the mynah to a laboratory program are discussed. Additional information as to dietary needs, humidity and temperature control, diseases and preventive measures, and the effects of sound deprivation and isolation are also discussed.

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  1. Kent State University, USA

    Joseph H. Grosslight & Barry L. Lively

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This research was supported from National Science Foundation grant 19582.

The authors wish to thank Mr. Paul Harrison, Mr. Conrad Weiser, and Mr. Richard Hiss for their assistance.

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Grosslight, J.H., Lively, B.L. The mynah bird (Gracula religiosa) as a laboratory organism: Some general observations. Psychol Rec 13, 1–9 (1963). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03393494

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