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TIL Scientists have been communicating with apes via sign language since the 1960s; apes have never asked one question. (blog.therainforestsite.greatergood.com)

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[–] maculata@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don’t believe that.

[–] Kongar@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sounds like crap - I agree. Didn’t that gorilla Koko? speak rather fluently - something like at a toddler level? Robin Williams is on film talking and playing with her, and I think she asked for a kitten and they gave her one.

[–] maculata@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

Exactly. Also how about the age old query: “Can I have some food?”