At the turn of the 20th century, a famous horse named Clever Hans toured Germany. The horse stunned crowds as his trainer demonstrated the animal's alleged ability to understand German, tell time and ...

WOODSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Koko, the gorilla who mastered sign language, raised kittens and once playfully tried on the glasses of the late actor Robin Williams, has died. She was 46. The Gorilla ...

The Gorilla Foundation has regretfully announced the death of one of the world’s most iconic Western lowland gorillas this week, a 46-year-old specimen named Koko. Citing their public statement on the ...

A heartwarming video has showcased the way a deaf dog has built up a way to communicate with her owners, despite not being able to hear. Faith, a 3-year-old mixed breed, was born deaf, but owner Nikki ...

There are many famous examples of animals who seem to understand human language. But is there any real science behind them? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

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