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Koko has been more and more interested in learning to read words these days, but in this photo she is probably looking at […]
Koko has been more and more interested in learning to read words these days, but in this photo she is probably looking at […]
Daylight Savings Time means that gorillas Koko and Ndume essentially have to wake up an hour earlier – at least according to “sun […]
As gorilla “enrichment” (constantly improving their quality of life) is a big deal at the Gorilla Foundation, we are always looking to see […]
As many of you remember, Koko had gum surgery performed by a team of experts a few years ago. Penny (Dr. Patterson) still […]
Not only does Koko love to paint, but other artists love to paint her too. Recently she was painted by the renowned portrait […]
In the March 18 KokoPix we asked how you thought Koko might decide to use the large plastic disk leaning in the corner […]
Well not really, it just looks that way. Gorillas eat a lot of fresh, raw vegetables; and Koko would probably want even more […]
Like any captive-and captivating-gorilla, Koko is interested in her environment. However, since Koko happens to have learned a human language, she can use […]
Ndume can be as delicate as he is strong, and Koko is fortunate to have such a sensitive and intelligent mate.
Koko is truly an ambassador for the natural world, and encourages us through her behavior to respect other species (both plant and animal). […]
Koko relaxes in her outdoor yard surrounded by colorful enrichment objects – toys, balls, plastic structures and plants – and simply enjoys the […]
Koko doesn”t let just anyone take a photo like this. She has to really trust and like the photographer enough to sit still […]
Penny holds up a rather large mirror for Koko so that Koko can examine her mouth. Do you think gorillas are self-conscious about […]
Koko sits outside on one of the new gorilla bungalow transfer chutes and eats peanut butter out of a jar with a chopstick […]
After snacking on the last bits of a jar of peanut butter (given to her when practically empty), Koko transports it to another […]
Just in case you thought Koko had been distracted from her life-long dream of being a mother by her creative and educational caregivers, […]
How many of you have ever looked into the eyes of a gorilla? Those who have will never forget that what they saw […]
Is Koko looking at a whiteboard, a mirror or a photo? And why is she so interested? Let us know what you think […]
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