Happy World Parrot Day

 They’re brilliant problem solvers and amazing mimics of human speech. But here’s something that might surprise you: those adorable talking parrot videos we all love can actually put these clever birds at risk.

When parrot videos go viral, they can fuel demand for the illegal pet trade, putting wild populations in danger. So next time you see one of those videos pop up in your feed, maybe pause before hitting ‘like’ – your small action could help protect these incredible birds in the wild.