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Nature•Season 17•Episode 16

A Conversation with Koko

8.7/10 · 64 votesAug 8, 199953 min

Ranked #4 of 7 in Season 17•+0.3 vs season avg

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

Written byBonnie Brennan, Robert Visty, David Malakoff

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Episode Summary

"A Conversation with Koko" is episode 16 of Nature season 17. It scored 8.7/10 from 64 votes, ranking #4 of 7 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Written by Bonnie Brennan, Robert Visty, David Malakoff, it aired on August 8, 1999.

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