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General Category => Science and Technology => Topic started by: Nearly Sane on January 25, 2023, 01:40:57 PM

Title: Humans and wild apes share common sign language
Post by: Nearly Sane on January 25, 2023, 01:40:57 PM

I suspect the phrasing of the study may be more circumspect than the report.



https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-64387401

Title: Re: Humans and wild apes share common sign language
Post by: Harrowby Hall on January 25, 2023, 06:29:05 PM

There is a considerable body of evidence that chimpanzees can acquire "human" language by means of sign language.

The best known example is Washoe, a female chimp who, at an early age, was "adopted" by a researcher and her family and taught American Sign Language. She acquired over 500 words and could converse with her family, She could even talk about feelings and be empathetic.