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Koko the Gorilla (b. July 4, 1971) speaks a unique dialect (or "idiolect") of American Sign Language that has been called Gorilla Sign Language (GSL).
Koko knows about 1000 signs, and can understand about 2000 spoken English words, similar to the language ability of a young child.
However, Koko does not use grammar or syntax, and the extent to which she understands is disputed.
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Did koko the gorilla have a baby?
Koko is a gorilla who is able to understand more than 1000 signs based on American sign language. She cannot speak but she understands over 2000 spoken English words.Answered by: Brianna Wallot
Who is Ko Ko the gorilla?
Koko is a female gorilla that has learned sign language, and communicates with her human companions. Koko also has a pet cat. Seriously. Koko has a vocabiulary of over 1000 signs in American Sign language.
Is koko an ape?
Koko was a gorilla that learnt sign language. Gorillas are a species of ape. So yes, Koko was an ape.
When is Koko the gorilla's birthday?
Yes! Koko the Gorilla is alive and well (age 46 in 2017). She lives in Woodside, California. --- Koko, a female gorilla trained to use sign language, is alive as of 2017. She was born July 4, 1971.
Who taught koko sign language?
Koko, the gorilla known for learning sign language, was taught by Francine Patterson, a researcher who conducted a long-term study of primate communication at the Gorilla Foundation in California. Patterson began teaching Koko sign language in 1972 when Koko was just a year old.
Who is koko?
Koko is a famous gorilla who understands many signs in American Sign Language as well as many words of spoken English.
This gorilla appeared to learn language and even adopted a kitten as a pet What is her name?
KoKo
When was koko the gorilla born at?
koko was born in san Francisco
Who is koko The monkey?
Koko is a gorilla who knows sign lanquage.
What did penny Patterson teach a gorilla name koko to do?
To engage in simple conversations using sign language.
How did koko learn sign language?
Koko, a gorilla, learned sign language through intensive training by researchers Francine Patterson and Penny Patterson. They used a modified version of American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with Koko and taught her signs through repetition and positive reinforcement. Over time, Koko learned to understand and use hundreds of signs to communicate with her human caregivers.
What is Koko the gorilla's IQ level?
Koko the gorilla's IQ level was estimated to be between 70 and 95, which is considered to be within the average range for a human.
