Five animals that can speak human

portrait of an elefant holding up his trunk
portrait of an elefant holding up his trunk

A lot of animals are known to get chatty, though exactly what they're saying is often a mystery to the people around them.

That said, there are several examples of animals being taught to 'speak' human words.

An orca, a dolphin, and an elephant are among those who have said things including 'hello', 'come on!' and even 'sit down'.

You can hear the incredible utterances for yourself in the video above.

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