Gua (Chimpanzee)

Gua was an early 20th-century chimpanzee used in experiments to understand human and primate communication and learning. Raised alongside her human caretakers, she demonstrated the ability to acquire basic language signs and recognize objects. Her case provided valuable insights into the cognitive and communicative abilities of primates, highlighting the potential for complex thought and learning in non-human species. Gua’s studies contributed to the development of primate psychology and early research on language acquisition, emphasizing the importance of social interaction in learning processes.