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Miami's 'Parrot-Poaching' Problem

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May 15, 2018

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In Miami, wild macaws are regularly captured for the pet trade. Even though these parrots can live for 50 years or more, have the cognitive abilities of a human child, and form deep, decadeslong social relationships with other members of their species, they are often destined to live a solitary life in a cage. Read more

"Parrots in Peril" is directed by Neil Losin. It is part of The Atlantic Selects, an online showcase of short documentaries from independent creators, curated by The Atlantic.

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