Koko's Imaginative Play

This video showcases Koko engaging in imaginative play with a baby doll at various stages of her life, offering a unique window into her emotional and cognitive abilities. As Koko signs "baby" and interacts with the doll, we see her assign meaning and personality to toys, much like a human child. In playful moments, Koko makes a toy alligator and lizard "bite" the baby doll, revealing her capacity for creativity and pretend play. These behaviors highlight the depth of Koko's intelligence and emotional awareness, showing how gorillas, like humans, engage with their environment in complex and meaningful ways.

[M.C.P.]

Che dolci questi ricordi di Koko, grazie per averli condivisi.

[aqhasassy]

Sweet Koko 💔 Penny was wonderful with her.

[Nikita.]

It's a pity Koko never had children. She could have taught them lots of things... 😭😭😭

[goodguyaus]

😄Koko sure did like making lizards bite babies!

[terripipher]

Wonder if penny would ever get another gorilla and do the same with that Gorilla ❤

[ingwiafraujaz]

RIP Koko. I believe her caretaker had a good vision and intentions but was ultimately unfortunately wrong about Koko's language capabilities.