06-21-2018, 05:29 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-21-2018, 05:29 PM by battlecrops.)
https://www.npr.org/2018/06/21/622160278...munication
http://time.com/5318391/koko-gorilla-dead/
"Koko, a western lowland gorilla known for her impressive sign language skills, died in her sleep Tuesday morning at the age of 46, The Gorilla Foundation has reported. As well as her communication prowess, Koko was known for looking after her pet, All Ball, an abandoned kitten she received as a birthday present from researchers.
“Koko touched the lives of millions as an ambassador for all gorillas and an icon for interspecies communication and empathy. She was beloved and will be deeply missed,” the foundation statement read. The organization reported it will focus its efforts on wildlife conservation in Africa, a sign language app and a great ape sanctuary in Maui following Koko's death."
