The language experiments with chimpanzees, bonobos, and gorillas indicate that they
A)lack the ability to communicate symbolically.
B)can learn to use up to 100 spoken words.
C)have some ability to use signs to communicate.
D)have human-like vocal tract anatomies.
E)think symbolically in the same way humans do.

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These experiments have shown that while these primates do not have human-like vocal tract anatomies or the ability to speak, they can learn to use signs or symbols to communicate, demonstrating some ability to use and understand symbolic communication.

The Language Experiments with Chimpanzees, Bonobos, and Gorillas Indicate That