At the current time, which statement is TRUE about our knowledge of whether animals can use humanlike language?
A) It has been clearly shown that animals cannot use humanlike language.
B) All animal communication is instinctual and, thus, is not language.
C) Only primates, like monkey and chimps, show any sign of language-like behavior.
D) It is still unclear if animals can use humanlike language at any level of development.

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It is still unclear if animals can use humanlike language at any level of development. While some animals have shown ability to communicate using symbols or gestures, they have not demonstrated the ability to use language in the same complex and flexible manner as humans. However, research in this area is ongoing and future discoveries may change our current understanding.

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