Francine Patterson
Francine Patterson
Francine Patterson, born in 1938 in New York City, is a renowned psychologist and researcher known for her groundbreaking work in primatology. She is celebrated for her pioneering efforts in communication studies with Gorilla Koko, demonstrating that great apes can learn and use sign language to communicate with humans. Her contributions have significantly advanced our understanding of animal cognition and the emotional lives of primates.
Personal Name: Francine Patterson
Francine Patterson Books
(2 Books)
The real life experience of Koko, a gorilla in California who uses sign language, with a young kitten whom she loved and grieved over when it died.
The author recounts her experiences with Koko, a gorilla, during the fourteen years she has been teaching her to communicate through sign language.