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Aug 20 2008
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Koko the Gorilla
I spent quite a bit of time rummaging through here this morning reading the story of Koko, a gorilla well-known for her exceptional signing abilities and other interaction which helps humans understand much about these beautiful creatures and their thoughts and capabilities.
Koko is a warm, intuitive animal whose favorite companion was a kitten named All Ball, who passed away (Koko discusses her thoughts on All Ball's death). She does art, writing and has an IQ in the range of 75-90 (100 is the average for humans). The photos are touching and provide a visual glimpse into her life and compassionate, fun-loving nature.
An Interview With/About Koko
Koko's Ghost Costume

"Penny and Ron were looking for Koko's old halloween ghost costume, and Koko overheard them say they couldn't remember where it was. So Koko went on a creative expedition of her own and located a white plastic raincoat decorated with black animal figures, which she had once tried on for other reasons. Even though it was folded into a little 6"x8" case, Koko imagined that it would make a swell ghost costume."