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May 7, 2008

Jane Goodall talks birds to humans in Hopkinton

Look into the eyes of a chimpanzee, and you may see something of yourself. But if you want to hear the shared history of species, you have to turn to the parrot.

Today, world renowned primatologist Jane Goodall is turning her attention to that favorite feathered pet. But at the ribbon cutting ceremony at the newest Foster Parrots Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary, she’ll be calling attention to birds that have been abandoned, abused, or even unsuccessfully hunted.

The Foster Parrot Sanctuary is relocating from Boston’s South Shore to 15 acres in Hopkinton. It’s already home to about 300 birds, who live in free-flight enclosures with 24-hour supervision and access to medical care.

“For me, the sight of a parrot living alone, living in a cage, deprived of flight, miserably bored, breaks my heart,” Goodall said in a statement, “And the parrot’s too, perhaps.”

Animal welfare advocate and state Sen. Robert Hedlund, of Massachusetts, will join Goodall and a handful of contributors and associates at the private ceremony today. Goodall is scheduled to give a private talk tomorrow in Newport.

-- projo.com staff writer Brandie M. Jefferson

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 11:37 AM | Permalink

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