The Planet of the Apes is NIgh: Koko the Gorilla Appears to be Learning to Talk

Koko, a 44-year-old gorilla famous for her ability to communicate with keepers using sign language, is now showing signs of early speech. “Koko has developed vocal and breathing behaviors associated with the ability to talk, which were previously thought to be impossible in her species,” The Daily Mail reports. The new development could further blur the line between what distinguishes humans from some of our more hirsute cousins.

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Hat tip to Randy.

yes, I made the joke the original author referenced.