Koko (gorilla)

Koko (born July 4, 1971, in San Francisco, California) is the name of a captive, acculturated gorilla trained by Dr. Francine 'Penny' Patterson and other scientists at Stanford University to allegedly communicate more than 1,000 signs based on American Sign Language. She has lived most of her life in Woodside, California, but plans for a move to a sanctuary at Maui, Hawaii are nearing attainment. She was also the inspiration for Amy, the 'talking' ape, in the Michael Crichton book Congo.

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July 4 - 1971 - San Francisco - California - Acculturated - Gorilla - Dr. Francine 'Penny' Patterson - Stanford University - American Sign Language - Woodside, California - Maui, Hawaii - Michael Crichton - Congo

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