Koko Knows She's a "Gorilla"

Koko liked to look at books and magazines (which she sometimes held upside down). She would point out photos or illustrations she liked and would often comment about what she saw. In these examples, she then comments on herself! Koko is showing her understanding of different animals and also demonstrating that she is aware of her own identity as a gorilla. Koko’s self-awareness raises important questions about the legal status of gorillas and all great apes.

[@Moma4560.]

Bless her heart 💜

[@aqhasassy]

Beautiful soul 🌺💔

[@princessprincess6001]

AWWW BEAUTIFUL K O K O SOOO
INTELLIGENT WE LOVE YOU 🦍 🩷

[@Charlotte66666]

Sweet gal ❤❤

[@joegaito702]

One of the smartest gorilla ever named koko learned alot from her at least you are with your cats and friend robin Williams RIP you will be missed love and appreciate you guys thanks you guys rock ! Joe

[@Ganpignanus]

and all living beings, animals, birds, fish, insects. all are souls. they all deserve our respect and protection. they are the web of life. i love koko and sadly miss her.

[@ericfelds6291]

Koko is the eighth wonder of the world 🥹

[@jmbrinck]

I salute and second you.

[@patriciastreich1667]

❤ 😍

[@speedypaul2314]

We need longer videos!!!!!!!???

[@jakoflynn2560]

Animals with senses combining have an intelligence that is different but often much greater than we presuppose

[@Ganpignanus]

it shows our lack of understanding not theirs.

[@ellenkincaid8434]

What are you doing without her?

[@user-cs8uz5lo5z]

crying i imagine

[@user-bn5pq7bh5g]

Interesting

[@nkb2565]

Koko makes me kind of sad bc she was the Friendly and reliable gorilla out there she was better then Travis. Rip Angel much love towards you robin Williams and your kittens

[@aleksandarstojanovic50]

Koko is still alive?😮

[@seanghh726]

no

[@Ganpignanus]

i wish she was. she has moved beyond our sight.