Koko has been featured in books ever since she was introduced to the world as the gorilla who has caring relations with kittens and is fluent in American Sign Language. These books have been changing the paradigm about gorillas and saving lives.
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Koko's Kitten (paperback)by Dr. Penny Patterson, photos by Dr. Ron Cohn (1985) This award-winning classic recounts the real life experience of Koko the gorilla, her love for a tailless tabby she named "All-Ball", and her grief when the kitten died. Koko still gets sad when she sees a picture of a tailless kitten. For children and adults of all ages. Preview Price: $4.99 |
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The Education of Koko (e-book)by Dr. Penny Patterson Koko's biography of her first 10 years by her mentor and friend, Dr. Penny Patterson. Describes the genesis of the longest interspecies communication research study ever conducted, Project Koko, which is also the only one with gorillas (to-date). Available as a free download when you become a member. |
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