Koko Understood Meaning Behind Words
Koko soon displayed that she had thoughts and the ability to build sentences! For example, she signaled to Patterson, “You key there me cookie.” She was asking Patterson to open the cabinet and bring her a treat. Not only was she communicating, but she understood the meaning behind her communication.
Koko Understood Meaning Behind Words
Patterson & Koko
In an interview with ABC News, Francine “Penny” Patterson said, “She taught me more than I taught her, for sure.” She continued, “She had opportunities to show her brilliance and that’s what we saw. We saw a person, really. She had all the attributes of a person and then some.”
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