Animal language research has shown that:
A) parrots like Alex can only parrot, or mimic, speech and have no understanding of what they are saying.
B) chimpanzees like Kanzi appear to be able to learn symbols and comprehend spoken English.
C) animals can communicate, but there is no evidence that they are capable of using language even in the most elementary way.
D) only humans can communicate and use language.

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Research on animals such as chimpanzees, like Kanzi, has shown that they are capable of learning symbols and comprehending spoken English. This suggests that they have some language abilities, although they may not be as advanced as those of humans.

Animal Language Research Has Shown That