Spontaneous play imitation in a human encultured chimpanzee: Part 2 of 4

Viki, like Gua before her, came to understand spoken language and use tools in the way that all human children do. Viki was taught by her caretaker experts modelling appropriate interactions with cultural artefacts and who provided ample opportunity to playfully imitate those behaviours within a secure social milieu. In this video, Viki demonstrates many skills and curiosity remarkably similar to those of a human child of similar age.

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