Students at an elementary school in New Jersey gave their beloved therapy dog a birthday celebration he would never forget — by learning sign language so he could be part of the festivities. Cole, a 9-year-old deaf pit bull mix, has spent the past seven years serving as a certified therapy dog at Dr. William Mennies Elementary School in Vineland. Adopted by music teacher … [Read more...] about Students Learn Sign Language To Celebrate Deaf Therapy Dog’s Birthday
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Koko the Gorilla, a Linguistic Pioneer, Passes Away at 46
Koko, the extraordinary gorilla who defied expectations by learning sign language and communicating with humans, has sadly passed away at the age of 46. Her remarkable journey and groundbreaking achievements have left an indelible mark on the world of animal intelligence and interspecies communication. A Linguistic Prodigy Koko's ability to understand and use sign … [Read more...] about Koko the Gorilla, a Linguistic Pioneer, Passes Away at 46