Opinion 13.7: Cosmos And Culture Thoughts On Three Famous 'Language Apes' September 27, 2012 • The apes Koko, Kanzi and Panbanisha are famous for their language abilities. Commentator and anthropologist Barbara J. King considers whether these abilities are being blown out of proportion with reality.
Opinion 13.7: Cosmos And Culture Koko's Breath Control With Musical Instruments: Video Clips February 4, 2012 • To supplement Barbara's post from Thursday, here are some video clips of Koko the gorilla's breath control as she plays with a recorder and a harmonica.
Koko with a recorder Ronald H. Cohn/The Gorilla Foundation hide caption toggle caption Ronald H. Cohn/The Gorilla Foundation Opinion 13.7: Cosmos And Culture A Famous Gorilla Plays The Recorder, And We All May Learn Something February 2, 2012 • When Koko the gorilla plays tones on a recorder, she skillfully controls her breathing patterns. Commentator Barbara J. King explains why this is unexpected for a gorilla — and what it may mean for challenging ourselves to learn new skills throughout life.
