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Do Apes Understand Us? The Surprising Limits of Primate Communication
Since the 1960s, scientists have taught apes like gorillas and chimpanzees over 1,000 signs from American Sign Language, allowing them to convey needs, emotions, and responses with astonishing clarity. Yet, in over six decades of research, no ape has ever asked a single question. This absence—despite their ability to understand and answer ...
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