At the turn of the 20th century, a famous horse named Clever Hans toured Germany. The horse stunned crowds as his trainer demonstrated the animal's alleged ability to understand German, tell time and ...

The Gorilla Foundation has regretfully announced the death of one of the world’s most iconic Western lowland gorillas this week, a 46-year-old specimen named Koko. Citing their public statement on the ...

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It is often thought that humans are different from other animals in some fundamental way that makes us unique, or even more advanced than other species. These claims of human superiority are sometimes ...

WOODSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Koko, the gorilla who mastered sign language, raised kittens and once playfully tried on the glasses of the late actor Robin Williams, has died. She was 46. The Gorilla ...

These animals have shown some incredible language skills. This ability has fascinated scientists and pet lovers for years. These animals are incredibly intelligent in their own unique ways. Here are ...

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A heartwarming video has showcased the way a deaf dog has built up a way to communicate with her owners, despite not being able to hear. Faith, a 3-year-old mixed breed, was born deaf, but owner Nikki ...

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I recently read a very interesting book by Dr. C. P. (Chuck) Rosenthal called How the Animals Around You Think: The Semiotics of Animal Cognition. He is a professor of narrative writing and theory at ...

There are many famous examples of animals who seem to understand human language. But is there any real science behind them? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...