Animal communication research has shown that:
A)parrots like Alex can only "parrot" or mimic speech and have no understanding of what they are "saying."
B)chimpanzees like Kanzi appear to be able to learn symbols and comprehend spoken English.
C)animals can communicate, but there is no evidence that they are capable of using language even in the most elementary way.
D)only humans can communicate and use language.

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Animal communication research has shown that chimpanzees like Kanzi can learn symbols and comprehend spoken English, indicating a level of language comprehension. However, it is still debated whether this can be termed as "language" or not. Parrots like Alex have been shown to have some understanding of language, but the extent of their comprehension is still uncertain. It is generally accepted that animals can communicate, but the level and complexity of their communication varies between and within species.

Animal Communication Research Has Shown That