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Kanzi
Bonobo research subject / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the apple, see Kanzi (apple).
For Japanese Chinese characters, see Kanji.
Kanzi (born October 28, 1980), also known by the lexigram (from the character 太), is a male bonobo who has been the subject of several studies on great ape language. According to Sue Savage-Rumbaugh, a primatologist who has studied the bonobo throughout her life, Kanzi has exhibited advanced linguistic aptitude.[1][2][3]
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Species | Bonobo (Pan paniscus) |
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Sex | Male |
Born | (1980-10-28) October 28, 1980 (age 43) Georgia State University |
Known for | Intelligent use of lexigram |
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