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01-07-2025
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Cockatoo's Attempt To Keep Mom and Dad Apart Is True Toddler Life
Cockatoo's Attempt To Keep Mom and Dad Apart Is True Toddler Life originally appeared on Parade Pets. As a bird mom myself, I can tell you that birds are all basically just strange, feathered toddlers. I only have little Budgies, and they're annoying enough as it is (said with love). Bigger, crazier birds? I can't even imagine actually having one, though I love to watch other people try. Recently, one cute Cockatoo decided that he actually wants to make sure mom and dad are never allowed near each other. His reason for that seems to be that, as long as they're apart, their main focus is going to be him: Charlie Junior the Cockatoo is so dramatic. It's one of the things I love most about him: he's one of the most dramatic birds around. He is fully committed to being the baby, and he's not going to let anything stand in his way. It's hilarious. His favorite parent, by the way, is his dad. He doesn't even try to hide it, even though it offends his mama deeply! His dad didn't even want to get him at first: mom kind of had to force it! He's happy now, and he adores Charlie, but you'd think the bird might show mom some love! He does not care, and Cockatoos do not care if they hurt your feelings, either. In fact, if you teach them mean words, they will literally insult you for fun. Choosing your words carefully around a Cockatoo (or any mimicking bird) is essential, otherwise they could end up with quite a... Colorful tend to have a favorite human, that's just how life goes. There are steps you can take to try to help your chances of being your pet's favorite, like: Feeding them. Being the person who sleeps with/puts them to bed. Sneaking them treats and toys. However, there's sometimes just nothing you can do to prevent them from "imprinting" on someone else. At least they're bonding with someone, right? Even if that someone was the person apprehensive about getting the bird in the first place! Come on, Charlie! 🐶🐾🐾 Cockatoo's Attempt To Keep Mom and Dad Apart Is True Toddler Life first appeared on Parade Pets on Jun 30, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Cockatoo Hops with Excitement Watching Neighborhood Kids Play and It's Too Cute
Cockatoo Hops with Excitement Watching Neighborhood Kids Play and It's Too Cute originally appeared on Parade Pets. There's nothing worse than not being able to join friends and family for a good time. Whether you're out of town, have a previous engagement, or are just feeling a bit under the weather, no one wants to miss out! But sometimes — like a fish out of water or a deer in the headlights — our animal friends don't know their limitations, and despite a proverbial FOMO (fear of missing out), have to make lemonade out of lemons. Such is the case for poor Furby the Cockatoo, who, while being right next door, can't join the fun at the neighbor's pool party on the other side of the fence! In a video uploaded to TikTok by @furbythebirb, we get to see this Cockatoo try to keep an eye on all the neighborhood happenings. Take a look! 'Furby watches the children playing in their pool,' his pet parent said in a super-cute clip, and as any fun-loving bird does, delights in watching the fun outside! Surely this good boy should be able to join the party, right? Wrong. 🐶🐾🐾 You see, Cockatoos can't swim, at least not the way ducks or other waterbirds can. They're not adapted for it — no webbed feet, no waterproof feathers, and no natural swimming abilities. That said, Cockatoos can enjoy waterplay in other ways. For example, many love bathing in shallow dishes or under a gentle mist. 'Would he like his own little pool?' asked a TikTok fan. 'How dare they not invite him,' scoffed worry about a possible invitation oversight by the neighborhood kids. Furby still manages to have an amazing time as the children play. 'Furby is getting some exercise in while watching the kids outside,' a fan noted. He sure is! Look at those legs kick! It's like Furby is an off-duty Rockette! The way he prances from side to side and bobs his head up and down is just the cutest! Quite often, I'm envious of the energy levels of kids who range from toddlers to teens. Today, I'm wishing I had a pep in my step to match this Cockatoo!His dance moves are pretty intense. This little guy can really move! So much so that his pet mamma needs to warn him about falling off his perch. (Which he inevitably does! Yikes!) After a dance session like this, it's time to relax and maybe ask Furby's mamma to check out the local pet store and find that birdbath. Cockatoo Hops with Excitement Watching Neighborhood Kids Play and It's Too Cute first appeared on Parade Pets on Jun 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
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Cockatoo Throws Comical Toddler-Style Tantrum When Parents Leave the House
Cockatoo Throws Comical Toddler-Style Tantrum When Parents Leave the House originally appeared on Parade Pets. If you have any kind of pet, you know that leaving the house is kind of a no-no. We have to do it, if only to get they things that they need: where do they think we get their food, their toys? Furthermore, how do they think we pay for it?! On Tuesday, June 10th, one Cockatoo in particular got very upset when his parents left the house to go get dinner. He couldn't believe they were leaving home, and even worse, they probably weren't even going to bring him a treat! Preston the Cockatoo needs to touch some grass! He has it so good in this house: his parents love him, they feed him well, and he has plenty to do. Some birds are living in shelters!Preston is a brave boy, that's for sure. He lives on the Monkey See Monkey Do Ranch, so he's far from the craziest animal there! They have kangaroos, a zebra, and of course some monkeys... For all the crazy animals they have there, though, Preston is certainly the brattiest. He lives in the house, so he gets to spend most of his time around his parents, and it has spoiled him! He gets lots of time out of his cage, and he spends a lot of time getting all up in their business. He's even with them at dinner sometimes, but on this day, they just wanted to enjoy a meal without a bird. Is that too much to ask? Yes, apparently. When they got home, he was cussing them out! This bird is such a diva! If I spoke to my mom that way, I don't even want to know what would happen! Cockatoos are notoriously needy birds: they love their humans. If they don't get enough attention, these birds may quickly become aggressive and even dangerous. A Cockatoo bite really hurts: they can bite through designer handbags, never mind flimsy human skin! Preston was not mad enough at his parents to bite them, but he was pretty darn mad. This poor boy was so lonely! 🐶🐾🐾 Cockatoo Throws Comical Toddler-Style Tantrum When Parents Leave the House first appeared on Parade Pets on Jun 12, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
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IBM (IBM) Sets 2029 Target for Practical Quantum Computer
IBM (IBM, Financials) has unveiled a detailed plan to build a fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029, marking a major step toward scalable quantum computing. The company said the Starling system will include 200 logical qubits and support up to 100 million quantum operations, housed in a new quantum data center in Poughkeepsie, New York. The announcement outlines a shift from scientific theory to engineering execution. Logical qubitseach made from clusters of physical qubitscan suppress errors and run more operations, but traditional error correction has required overwhelming hardware overhead. To address this, IBM is using a quantum low-density parity check code, a novel error correction method that reduces the number of physical qubits needed by roughly 90%, according to IBM. The approach flips the company's past strategy: instead of designing chips to fit theoretical models, IBM now tailors error correction to hardware already feasible to build. We've answered those science questions, said Jay Gambetta, vice president of IBM Quantum. Now you need a grand challenge in engineering. The roadmap to Starling includes three new processors: Nighthawk (2025): will test components for qLDPC, including new chip connectors Kookaburra (2026): IBM's first modular chip combining quantum memory and logic Cockatoo (2027): links two Kookaburra chips using L-couplers to scale systems These modular systems are designed to scale without the need for massive single-chip architectures, forming the foundation of Starling and, eventually, the Blue Jay system, which aims to reach 2,000 logical qubits and execute 1 billion operations. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
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IBM (IBM) Sets 2029 Target for Practical Quantum Computer
IBM (IBM, Financials) has unveiled a detailed plan to build a fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029, marking a major step toward scalable quantum computing. The company said the Starling system will include 200 logical qubits and support up to 100 million quantum operations, housed in a new quantum data center in Poughkeepsie, New York. The announcement outlines a shift from scientific theory to engineering execution. Logical qubitseach made from clusters of physical qubitscan suppress errors and run more operations, but traditional error correction has required overwhelming hardware overhead. To address this, IBM is using a quantum low-density parity check code, a novel error correction method that reduces the number of physical qubits needed by roughly 90%, according to IBM. The approach flips the company's past strategy: instead of designing chips to fit theoretical models, IBM now tailors error correction to hardware already feasible to build. We've answered those science questions, said Jay Gambetta, vice president of IBM Quantum. Now you need a grand challenge in engineering. The roadmap to Starling includes three new processors: Nighthawk (2025): will test components for qLDPC, including new chip connectors Kookaburra (2026): IBM's first modular chip combining quantum memory and logic Cockatoo (2027): links two Kookaburra chips using L-couplers to scale systems These modular systems are designed to scale without the need for massive single-chip architectures, forming the foundation of Starling and, eventually, the Blue Jay system, which aims to reach 2,000 logical qubits and execute 1 billion operations. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
