I find all of the amazement surrounding beautiful Koko (who passed in her sleep at 46 years old) so offensive. Why are people amazed animals have feelings? Why are they surprised they can communicate? Why are people surprised that Koko loved? When humans begin to understand that all animals care, communicate, interact, love, feel sorrow....only then will humans understand the tragic unfolding of what we are doing to this earth and their species.
The WWF announced that mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish have declined by 58% between 1970 and 2012. That's what humans should be amazed about. Looking into the eyes of this beautiful gorilla, we should see nothing else but a reflection of disappointment, embarrassment, and sorrow for our lack of understanding and compassion to the world we live in and the animals that unfortunately share it with us.
The WWF announced that mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish have declined by 58% between 1970 and 2012. That's what humans should be amazed about. Looking into the eyes of this beautiful gorilla, we should see nothing else but a reflection of disappointment, embarrassment, and sorrow for our lack of understanding and compassion to the world we live in and the animals that unfortunately share it with us.
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