Language studies with bonobo chimpanzees suggest that they:
A) can't learn language as well as common chimpanzees.
B) use symbols in the wild to communicate with each other.
C) comprehend spoken language comparable to that of a 2 year old child.
D) can write as well as a 2 year old child.

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Studies have shown that bonobo chimpanzees have the ability to comprehend spoken language at a level comparable to that of a 2 year old child, indicating some level of language learning and processing ability. They have not been observed using symbols in the wild to communicate with each other, nor have they demonstrated the ability to write.

Language Studies with Bonobo Chimpanzees Suggest That They