This Gorilla Has A Surprisingly Human Reaction To A Birthday Present

11. Serious Vocabulary

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Koko was not a slow learner. She quickly began to pick up sign language as Penny and Dr. Kohn brought her books and other learning aids. She can now recognize and respond to more than 2,000 words of English and has learned over 1,000 signs to talk back to people.