Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Koko, the gorilla famous for her ability to communicate using ...

Millions of people use sign language, but the methods of teaching this complex and subtle skill haven’t evolved as quickly as those for written and spoken languages. SLAIT School aims to change that ...

Koko, the western lowland gorilla who learned to speak sign language and had an affinity for kittens, died in her sleep Wednesday. She was 46. The Gorilla Foundation announced Koko’s death, saying she ...