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1. Introduction Piñatas are a fun way to encourage problem solving and distribute food to the gorillas. Unfortunately, piñatas are not a suitable […]
1. Introduction Piñatas are a fun way to encourage problem solving and distribute food to the gorillas. Unfortunately, piñatas are not a suitable […]
The composition of Koko’s team of caregivers and volunteers changes from time to time. Each transition is different and Koko tends to have […]
Ndume is Koko’s male gorilla companion. For those of you who don’t know, Ndume came from the Cincinnati Zoo in 1991 to live […]
Holiday celebrations at the Gorilla Foundation are a chance to give the gorillas a day out of the ordinary. With a bit of […]
Koko enjoys gardening; she likes getting her own hands dirty, as well as watching other people do the work. The following is an […]
Mother’s Day always accentuates the fact that Koko’s greatest wish is to have a baby of her own. We’ve known this for years, […]
As a new caregiver at the Gorilla Foundation it’s hard to know what to expect from the first few months of training. You […]
The recent rainy weather forced both gorillas to spend some extra time indoors. The following are two accounts, one with Koko and one […]
An early morning walk in the fog, special drinks, a peanut butter sandwich, chocolate, gifts. Birthday wishes fulfilled on July 4, 2002–Hanabi-Ko (Fireworks […]
Using operant conditioning to motivate Ndume to cooperate in health-related tasks is an enjoyable and challenging job that I feel lucky to have. […]
Koko has three rooms in her building, which we refer to as A, B and the kitchen. Her rooms are divided by steel […]
Koko seems to have a natural appreciation and respect for the earth and its many creatures, and sometimes provides a role model for […]
When I design the gorillas’ parties I look for things that are universally fun for humans and can be successfully translated to be […]
People interested in primates and interspecies communication often ask us how they should prepare for a career working with gorillas or other great […]
As this is the birthday month of the late Michael—the majestic silverback who grew up with Koko, spoke with us in American Sign […]
Birthdays come only once a year. It is always a great excuse for celebration, a chance to relax and often times a reason […]
One of the goals of the research we do at the Gorilla Foundation is to better understand the intellectual, emotional and social development […]
It is 11:00 am and has started raining. Koko sought shelter in the covered, enclosed small yard, and stayed out for a few […]
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