Watch Koko the gorilla’s emotional plea to protect the planet

Animals are supremely intelligent. If Koko’s message urging us all to save the planet doesn’t convince you, then perhaps nothing will.

The world’s most famous gorilla was invited to represent the “Voice of Nature” in Paris last month at the COP21 Climate Conference by NOE Conservation, a local non-profit organization, which aims to preserve biodiversity. Koko was told about the is issues at stake.

Koko, of course, knows sign language. And, she has important things to convey.

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Watch her full response. And, grab a tissue.

Photos Noe ONG/YouTube

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