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Apes' Ability to Use Sign Language
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The scientific community acknowledges that through ape language research, apes have been shown to be capable of using sign language on a human level, demonstrating their ability to understand and communicate with humans.
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The scientific community has recognized that apes can use sign language and communicate with humans on a human level.
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The scientific community has recognized that apes can use sign language and communicate with humans on a human level. Yet, the use of apes in language research has declined due to ethical concerns.
ChapterApes' Ability to Use Sign Language
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In 2017, research showed that apes possess a theory of mind, which was long believed to be absent in them.
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In 2017, research showed that apes possess a theory of mind, which was long believed to be absent in them. Researchers now focus on understanding gorilla language by observing how they communicate among themselves.
ChapterApes' Ability to Use Sign Language
EpisodeSYSK Live: Koko, the Gorilla Who Talked
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Gorilla Foundation faced controversies over Coco the gorilla's nipple fetish and a lawsuit from former female scientists who were uncomfortable showing Coco their nipples upon her request.
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The Gorilla Foundation faced controversies over Coco the gorilla's nipple fetish and a lawsuit from former female scientists who were uncomfortable showing Coco their nipples upon her request.