Koko: A Talking Gorilla

00:01:10 Koko is a gorilla.

00:03:17 Washoe is now 12.

00:03:37 on experiments with chimpanzees using sign language for the deaf.

00:05:31 were taken from their mothers, from their native jungle

00:05:47 as well as poachers.

00:06:28 This is what's called her cultural environment.

00:06:58 is teaching Koko sign language.

00:12:31 The experiment began five years ago.

00:15:13 With signs, with words, and with both at the same time.

00:19:32 Twice a month, Koko's life is recorded on videotape.

00:27:05 Koko doesn't know what to make of her new yellow sweater.

00:37:54 This game was thought to have been invented by Koko.

00:40:41 Since early childhood, Koko has been in daily contact

00:41:59 There's a newcomer in Koko's life.

00:42:38 They'll have to wait at least three years

00:49:03 Then she gets tired.

00:58:58 How could Penny avoid transmitting her own values?

01:01:55 She was ready to run away with Koko

01:03:53 Would you have called the police to get Koko back?

01:08:13 the new machine invites her to its keyboard.

01:16:07 deserves some special status accorded by man?

01:16:27 spontaneously, unselfconsciously.

01:17:16 is to open the door for the animal world.