Apes
Apes are famous for learning human language. |
artificial
It's artificial to test apes on human language – they have their own way of communicating. |
bracelet
Kanzi makes up words. For example, "finger bracelet" (ring). |
brought back
Kanzi went to talk to the guilty chimp, and brought back the stolen keys. |
chimpanzee
Kanzi is a chimpanzee – an animal quite like a human with hair all over his body. |
command
He responds to an enormous number of spoken commands and questions. |
correctly
Kanzi responded correctly to 74% of 660 requests and instructions. |
critic
And critics believe that it's artificial to test apes on human language. |
Gorilla
Gorillas, which live in Africa, look like people with a lot of hair on their bodies. |
guilty
I've done nothing wrong, so I don't feel guilty. |
make
Kanzi makes up new words. For example, "finger bracelet" (ring). |
Monkey
Monkeys are very intelligent and can learn to communicate with humans. |
natural
They have their own natural way of communicating. |
operation
People go to hospital if they need an operation. |
relationship
They have a close relationship – they're good friends. |
remarkable
Kanzi is clearly a remarkable chimp – he's so intelligent. |
request
Kanzi responded correctly to 74% of 660 requests and instructions. |
symbol
Kanzi communicates by touching simple images or symbols on a computer. |
trainer
Think of me as your friend and personal trainer. |
turn off the water
She told him to wash a potato and then turn off the water. |
armband
armband |
gekunsteld
gekunsteld |
mensaap
mensaap |
opdracht / bevel
opdracht / bevel |
chimpansee
chimpansee |
terugbrengen
terugbrengen |
gorilla
gorilla |
criticus
criticus |
correct
correct |
aap
aap |
bedenken
bedenken |
schuldig
schuldig |
relatie
relatie |
operatie
operatie |
natuurlijk / aangeboren
natuurlijk / aangeboren |
symbool
symbool |
verzoek
verzoek |
opmerkelijk
opmerkelijk |
de kraan dichtdraaien
de kraan dichtdraaien |
trainer / coach
trainer / coach |