Where is koko the gorilla now 2018

Koko was taught sign language from an early age as a scientific test subject and eventually learned more than 1, words, a vocabulary similar to that of a human toddler. Koko was the not the first animal to learn sign language and communicate, but through books and media appearances she became the most famous.

Yet there was debate in the scientific community about how deep and human-like her conversations were. To view apes as nice and caring was new to the public and a big improvement. For her 25th birthday, she asked for and received a box of rubber snakes.

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In Memoriam Stars We've Lost. Create a list ». Most Popular. Penny Patterson. The famed gorilla Koko, known for mastering sign language and building a rapport with humans, died in California on June 21, She was Shatner met Koko to promote an endangered species program April 2, Koko died in California on June 21,