On warm days like these, the gorillas used to love being outside in their large yard.
In the above video, we see Koko (age 21), Ndume (age 11) and Michael (age 19) all take a unique approach to eating a whole watermelon. The gorillas tackle the challenge with distinct strategies, showcasing their individual personalities and problem-solving skills.
On this toasty summer day, the refreshing treat provides both a fun activity and a sweet reward, making all the effort to reach the juicy interior well worth it!
I am very fortunate to have shared many enjoyable afternoons like this with gorillas Koko, Michael and Ndume, and am grateful to be able to share some of them with you through our expanding interspecies communication digital video library.
With Koko-Love,
Dr. Penny Patterson
President, CEO and Founder The Gorilla Foundation / Koko.org
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