Apes are famous for learning human language.

mensaap

It's artificial to test apes on human language – they have their own way of communicating.

gekunsteld

Kanzi makes up words. For example, "finger bracelet" (ring).

armband

Kanzi went to talk to the guilty chimp, and brought back the stolen keys.

terugbrengen

Kanzi is a chimpanzee – an animal quite like a human with hair all over his body.

chimpansee

He responds to an enormous number of spoken commands and questions.

opdracht / bevel

Kanzi responded correctly to 74% of 660 requests and instructions.

correct

And critics believe that it's artificial to test apes on human language.

criticus

Gorillas, which live in Africa, look like people with a lot of hair on their bodies.

gorilla

I've done nothing wrong, so I don't feel guilty.

schuldig

Kanzi makes up new words. For example, "finger bracelet" (ring).

bedenken

Monkeys are very intelligent and can learn to communicate with humans.

aap

They have their own natural way of communicating.

natuurlijk / aangeboren

People go to hospital if they need an operation.

operatie

They have a close relationship – they're good friends.

relatie

Kanzi is clearly a remarkable chimp – he's so intelligent.

opmerkelijk

Kanzi responded correctly to 74% of 660 requests and instructions.

verzoek

Kanzi communicates by touching simple images or symbols on a computer.

symbool

Think of me as your friend and personal trainer.

trainer / coach

She told him to wash a potato and then turn off the water.

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