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Leafy greens are an important part of everyone”s diet.
Leafy greens are an important part of everyone”s diet.
“Ndume” means “male” in Swahili, and you can see from this photo that Koko”s companion Ndume is about as male as you can […]
Having a gorilla (like Koko) be able to communicate in American Sign Language when she wants more food sure makes it easier for […]
Ndume gazes at a little orange plastic chair. Moments later, he has achieved his goal: Simple relaxation.
Koko uses her little pink mirror before she enters the chute to the outdoor yard. Could it be to prepare for her afternoon […]
Ndume romps in the yard, as Koko (background) quietly enjoys herself.
Penny provides Koko with a toothbrush to clean her own teeth, as part of their daily grooming process.
Ndume enjoys the sunshine by searching for treats in his plastic bucket.
Koko is an official member of the “clean plate society.”
Ndume sits in the boat while Koko waits ashore.
Koko picks up a piece of soft fabric and holds it to her lips to get a good sense of it. (A great […]
Ndume takes a break from buffing his outdoor plastic furniture to wipe the sweat from his brow.
Koko often uses natural gestures (like we do) in addition to ASL signs to communicate. Here Koko is asking Penny to bring her […]
Koko sits with Dr. Ron Cohn (the one with the antibacterial mask), her life-long friend, photographer and father figure.
Max – Koko and Ndume”s male watchdog and playmate, shown here with Malinda, our evening monitor – is one of the smartest dogs […]
Ndume has been playing in the yard on a sunny afternoon, “sailing” in plastic ships, swinging on nets, throwing “stuff” around, playing mind […]
Penny helps Koko brush her teeth. Koko usually brushes her own teeth, but enjoys the extra attention.
Koko wears her beaded necklace in a new and interesting way. Wonder if her male companion Ndume finds this attractive.
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