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Eug Wanker · Sep 17, 2006, 07:31 AM

http://today.reuters.com/tv/videoCha...849a3852c2e4cf

Sep. 14 - An elephant at a South Korean zoo has learned how to "speak".

The 15-year-old Asian elephant called Koshick began mimicking words used everyday by his South Korean keeper. Over the past two years, the elephant's diction has improved to the point that he can reproduce discernible phrases and words. Scientists are now hoping to establish whether Koshick can actually understand language.

Dark Helmet · Sep 17, 2006, 09:06 AM

Cute, but it sorta freaks me out when I hear dogs do it.

Gossamer · Sep 17, 2006, 12:59 PM

Oh wow...according to the video most elephants' vocal ranges are between 7 and 10Hz (right?) but this elephant is able to produce higher frequency notes by blowing into his trunk...that's pretty cool.

C.A.T.S. CEO · Sep 17, 2006, 02:35 PM

cool

besson3c · Sep 17, 2006, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by C.A.T.S. CEO

cool

Hey CATS, what does your nickname signify? What does C.A.T.S. stand for? I've always wondered this...

TETENAL · Sep 17, 2006, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by Dark Helmet

Cute, but it sorta freaks me out when I hear dogs do it.

YouTube - Talking dogs

C.A.T.S. CEO · Sep 17, 2006, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by besson3c

Hey CATS, what does your nickname signify? What does C.A.T.S. stand for? I've always wondered this...

1st: i was younger and it was a club me and some of my friends. it means Commemorative Assault T Spies. REMEMBER: i was 9 when this happened.

besson3c · Sep 17, 2006, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by C.A.T.S. CEO

1st: i was younger and it was a club me and some of my friends. it means Commemorative Assault T Spies. REMEMBER: i was 9 when this happened.

Okay, I don't get it though... you where commemorating assaulting t's? What did the "T" stand for?

C.A.T.S. CEO · Sep 17, 2006, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by besson3c

Okay, I don't get it though... you where commemorating assaulting t's? What did the "T" stand for?

We couldn't figure out what would stand for T so we jest used T

(P.S. is my sig too big?)

besson3c · Sep 17, 2006, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by C.A.T.S. CEO

We couldn't figure out what would stand for T so we jest used T

(P.S. is my sig too big?)

I see, thanks for your explanation.

Eriamjh · Sep 17, 2006, 05:29 PM

Talking Pets? The hell, you say!

C.A.T.S. CEO · 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by TETENAL

YouTube - Talking dogs

You think thats funny....
Linky

USB HUB · Sep 17, 2006, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by C.A.T.S. CEO

1st: i was younger and it was a club me and some of my friends. it means Commemorative Assault T Spies. REMEMBER: i was 9 when this happened.

Actually the T did stand for something but like he said .. he was young then and didn't really know what he was saying at the time ... it is better we forget it ..

imitchellg5 · Sep 17, 2006, 06:47 PM

That elephant freaks me out. Good lord, what's going to start talking now, a pirahna?

kick52 · Sep 18, 2006, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by C.A.T.S. CEO

We couldn't figure out what would stand for T so we jest used T

(P.S. is my sig too big?)

yeah right. i bet the 'T' stands for titw*nk

sek929 · Sep 18, 2006, 04:40 PM

It's all over folks, now tech support centers will have elephants and dogs working the phones.

They will still be easier to understand than Indians....