A major limitation to the development of language among gorillas and chimps is physical because they do not possess the vocal equipment for speech.

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Gorillas and chimpanzees lack the necessary physical structures in their vocal systems to produce human-like speech. While they have been taught to use basic forms of sign language and symbols to communicate, they are not capable of producing complex language like humans.

A Major Limitation to the Development of Language Among Gorillas