Linguistically Gifted
Koko was already very clearly on her way to becoming the most intelligent ape in history! With the help of Patterson, she learned more than 1,000 words in sign language and came to understand over 2,000 words spoken to her in English! Amazing!
Linguistically Gifted
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Verbal And Communication Abilities
Koko’s language acquisition was a process. To start, Koko learned simple nouns like toy, tree, apple, and cookie. She then learned hundreds of simple nouns impressing everyone. She progressed to learning and using verbs. Researchers believe she developed mood and emotional communication abilities similar to humans!
Verbal And Communication Abilities