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Kenya's talking bird, the African Grey Parrot faces near extinction

African Grey parrot perched on a tree. [World Animal Protection]

What started as a trial to ascertain how easy it is to acquire the endangered African grey parrot in Kenya has revealed a thriving online illegal trade of the bird that has been accorded highest level of protection globally.

Investigations unearthed a web on how endangered birds are traded virtually as pets while traffickers exploit buses and long-distance...