Articles for tag: gorilla

Koko the gorilla

The Amazing Life of Koko the Gorilla: How She Learned to Communicate with Humans

Annette Uy

Koko the Gorilla, born on July 4, 1971, at the San Francisco Zoo, would go on to captivate the hearts of millions and challenge our understanding of animal communication. Officially named Hanabiko, which means “fireworks child” in Japanese, Koko showed early signs of intelligence and curiosity, sparking the interest of researchers eager to explore the ...