Watch: Disabled parrot takes up jousting to stay king of the keas

Chelsea Haney — Mon, 25 May 2026 22:52:14 GMT

A disabled kea – a native New Zealand parrot – has invented a bizarre jousting technique that helped turn him into the undefeated alpha male of his group. While parrots are known for their smarts, this particular level of inventiveness to hold his place among peers shows real ingenuity and resourcefulness.