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Koko frequently uses the American Sign Language sign for “Sip” to ask for a drink. She also uses “Drink” and “Thirsty”.
Koko frequently uses the American Sign Language sign for “Sip” to ask for a drink. She also uses “Drink” and “Thirsty”.
Koko thoroughly inspects MoMo”s food before it”s given to her. MoMo is the most recent addition to Koko”s group of pet cats.
Perched in the cargo net, Koko looks for vegetables on the roof of her play yard.
Flower is one of The Gorilla Foundation”s resident watchdogs and gorilla playmates.
“Upper fake-tooth”is a sign Koko uses to identify people. Here, she is describing a person with a “fake tooth”, or filling, in the […]
Koko gives Penny a kiss.
Penny reads a new book about cats to Koko.
Ndume lies down in the grass on a sunny day.
Browse is a mixture of low calorie food that the gorillas can eat all day long. Koko’s favorite browse items are roses, acacia […]
Koko uses a tool to remove the last of a special drink mixture.
Koko uses a tool to remove the last of a special drink mixture.
Both Ndume and Koko peel off the outer fibers of sugarcane to get to the sweet pith.
Both Ndume and Koko peel off the outer fibers of sugarcane to get to the sweet pith.
Koko uses a giant red ball to help her reach a pineapple in the yard.
One of The Gorilla Foundation’s resident dogs, Max, plays in the curtains.
Caregiver, Dina Pettit, takes notes during a Koko visit. Every sign Koko makes is recorded.
Koko Signs “Chase” to Penny while in the play yard.
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