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Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People 2016

This documentary chronicles the remarkable life of Koko, a gorilla renowned for her ability to communicate using sign language, and her profound connection with Penny Patterson. What began as a doctoral research project to teach sign language to a young gorilla evolved into a decades-long relationship, fostering a unique bond between them. Over forty years, Penny Patterson has documented Koko's life, revealing compelling moments, including efforts to protect her from being returned to a zoo, disagreements with skeptical academics, and a poignant display of grief over the loss of her kitten.

This documentary chronicles the remarkable life of Koko, a gorilla renowned for her ability to communicate using sign language, and her profound connection with Penny Patterson. What began as a doctoral research project to teach sign language to a young gorilla evolved into a decades-long relationship, fostering a unique bond between them. Over forty years, Penny Patterson has documented Koko's life, revealing compelling moments, including efforts to protect her from being returned to a zoo, disagreements with skeptical academics, and a poignant display of grief over the loss of her kitten.

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Koko: Gorila care vorbește cu oamenii Коко: Горила која говори 可可:能和人类说话的大猩猩 Tarina puhuvasta gorillasta

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