The Red Lory and Iago - Bird Brain

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This episode was published on November 1, 2025.

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This week on Bird Brain, I’m joined by Alice Vassallo, zookeeper and host of Asshole Animals with Alice.Together we talk about Red Lories and Iago. We dig into why Disney’s sharp-tongued parrot is so unforgettable, and which real-life animals might make even better troublemakers. A chat full of colour, chaos, and charismatic villains!

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