Chapter

The Gorilla Named Koko
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18:19 - 23:52 (05:32)

The story of Koko, a beloved gorilla who was taught sign language and became a cultural icon.

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A gorilla named Koko becomes attached to a woman named Dr. Patterson and her family, even bringing a male gorilla named Michael into their lives.
18:19 - 19:53 (01:33)
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Gorilla
Summary

A gorilla named Koko becomes attached to a woman named Dr. Patterson and her family, even bringing a male gorilla named Michael into their lives.

Chapter
The Gorilla Named Koko
Episode
SYSK Live: Koko, the Gorilla Who Talked
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
Michael the gorilla and Coco learned sign language from humans and taught each other signs the humans hadn't taught them, despite Michael being enculturated with human behaviors such as enjoying music and painting.
19:53 - 21:27 (01:34)
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Gorilla Communication
Summary

Michael the gorilla and Coco learned sign language from humans and taught each other signs the humans hadn't taught them, despite Michael being enculturated with human behaviors such as enjoying music and painting.

Chapter
The Gorilla Named Koko
Episode
SYSK Live: Koko, the Gorilla Who Talked
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
This podcast episode talks about the famous gorilla named Coco, known for communicating through sign language, and how the world fell in love with her after a photo of her cradling a kitten was released.
21:27 - 23:52 (02:24)
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Gorillas
Summary

This podcast episode talks about the famous gorilla named Coco, known for communicating through sign language, and how the world fell in love with her after a photo of her cradling a kitten was released.

Chapter
The Gorilla Named Koko
Episode
SYSK Live: Koko, the Gorilla Who Talked
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know