Which of the following primates most successfully mastered language?
A) Washoe
B) Kanzi
C) Sarah
D) Nim Chimpsky

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While all of the primates listed have shown some ability to learn and use language, Kanzi is often regarded as the most successful. He was taught language through a method called "lexigram" where he associated symbols with certain words or actions, and was able to communicate with researchers using this system. Kanzi also showed signs of understanding and using syntax, as well as the ability to creatively combine symbols to convey new ideas.

Which of the Following Primates Most Successfully Mastered Language