WHEN a Chatsworth woman's 21-year-old African Grey parrot died in August last year, an elderly couple "blessed" her with a similar breed bird two weeks later. He was named Percy and was 26 years ago.

We set up a GoPro to capture Apollo’s solo “practice” sessions, and he did not disappoint! He only talks like this when he thinks he’s alone—maybe he’s trying to impress the camera. Watch as our ...