Koko the gorilla, who has died at the age of 46, was famed for her communication skills and her mastery of sign language. Taught by animal psychologist Francine "Penny" Patterson and others since the ...

True men don’t kill coyotes, but apparently they do rock out with gorillas. Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea took part in a particularly furry collaboration last week, jamming with super-simian Koko ...

During a meeting in Woodside, Koko the gorilla and Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea teamed up in an adorable video. Flea lent the famous gorilla his bass and watched while she plucked away on the ...

A PSA from French nonprofit Noé Conservation features a signing gorilla urging humans to protect biodiversity. Those of you who, like me, loved Koko’s Kitten growing up will recognize the star of the ...

It’s a video that could warm even the coldest of hearts - Koko the gorilla, famous for her knowledge of sign language, stroking and cuddling a pair of adorable kittens. The 44-year old gorilla, who ...

Comedian and actor Robin Williams had a host of fans, including one famous ape, who mourned his death. Koko, a gorilla famous for learning sign language, was saddened on overhearing of Williams’ death ...

Koko, the 44-year-old gorilla who is capable of communicating with humans via sign language, has appeared in a video urging humans to protect the environment. The video, created by French ...

Given by a gorilla in sign language, it is among the more unusual messages for the New Year. Koko was filmed delivering a 38-word bulletin about how ‘stupid’ mankind is harming the Earth. In the ...

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