Name: Episode 16 — A Conversation with Koko
Released: 1999-08-08
Duration: 53 min

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Episode 16 — A Conversation with Koko

Released: 1999-08-08 • Documentary/Family

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Profiling the 28-year-old lowland gorilla Koko, who communicates by sign language with her mentor, Francine Patterson. Koko, who understands English, has “a good sense of humor,” says Patterson, and “a strong sense of self.” She's also seen painting and watching TV, and playing with male gorillas Michael and Ndume at Patterson's Gorilla Foundation in Northern California.

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Episode air date	08.08.1999
Episode runtime	53 min
Episode rating	0.00
Genres	Documentary / Family
TMDB series rating	7.8
IMDb series rating	8.9
Series status	Returning series
Age rating	6+
Country	US