Kanzi, the Bonobo Chimp (see film clip: link below) has an impressive array of abilities and interacts with his trainers in a myriad of different ways. Kanzi seems to demonstrate an ability to employ language (via his computer keyboard, which he uses to communicate).

Questions:

1) Is Kanzi a person? Give reasons

2) Are some (or all) non-human animals, persons? In addition to your argument, provide an example to support or illustrate your case.

(You may answer one or both questions in your response).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBUHWoFnuB4