Koko's Kitten Playdate... In this archival footage, Koko meets and plays with one of her many pet kittens. These clips show Koko as she first introduces herself to the cat, cuddles with him, and carries him around to show him features of her room such as her full-length mirror. Her ability to gently and purposefully share experiences with her kittens demonstrates her empathy and capacity to form meaningful friendships with any species. | Koko & The Gorilla Foundation

Koko the gorilla amazed the world with her ability to use sign language. When she chose a kitten named “All Ball” as her companion, their bond showed the purest form of love. After the kitten’s tragic death, Koko mourned deeply, proving that animals too feel love, grief, and heartbreak. #Koko #Gorilla #TrueStory #AnimalsFeel #heartbreaking #deaf #ai #news #viral | Tassilo Sieben

As the world mourns Koko the gorilla, we’re remembering her great love of cats. | Today Show