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rampartd

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3. what do you think of koko the signing gorilla?

Reply to splat (Reply #2)

Sat Jul 11, 2026, 08:09 AM

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or the dogs who push buttons?

koko was becoming fairly philosophical as she aged. i wonder if there are some quotes.

https://www.greenmatters.com/nature/koko-the-gorilla-last-words

"The caregiver showed Koko a skeleton and asked, 'Is this alive or dead?' Koko signed, 'Dead, draped.' 'Draped' means 'covered up.' Then the caregiver asked, 'Where do animals go when they die?' Koko said, 'A comfortable hole.' Then she gave a kiss goodbye," Francine said.

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