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S21·E5 Can Chimps Talk?

Name: Can Chimps Talk?
Released: 1994-02-15
Duration: 55 min
Cast: Beatrix Gardner, Sue Savage-Rumbaugh, Patricia Marks Greenfield, Duane Rumbaugh, Sarah Boyson

Core Aired February 15, 1994 55 min

Synopsis

NOVA covers exciting and controversial research with chimpanzees who have been trained to express themselves with human symbols. Are they speaking their minds? Or are they just aping their trainers?

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Guest stars

Beatrix GardnerSelf

Sue Savage-RumbaughSelf

Patricia Marks GreenfieldSelf

Duane RumbaughSelf

Sarah BoysonSelf

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 21 Episode 5 of NOVA air?

Season 21, Episode 5 ('Can Chimps Talk?') originally aired on February 15, 1994.

How long is Season 21 Episode 5 ('Can Chimps Talk?')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.

What happens in NOVA Season 21 Episode 5?

NOVA covers exciting and controversial research with chimpanzees who have been trained to express themselves with human symbols. Are they speaking their minds? Or are they just aping their trainers?...

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