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Humans and great apes share similar laughter patterns, study finds

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Researchers have discovered that humans and great apes share similar laughter patterns, suggesting a common evolutionary origin for this vocalization. A study analyzing recordings of tickled apes and children found that their chuckles follow similar rhythms and timing. This shared characteristic indicates that laughter has been a form of playful communication for at least 15 million years, though human laughter has become more complex and context-dependent over time. AI

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Humans and great apes share similar laughter patterns, study finds

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Adithi Ramakrishnan, The Associated Press ·

    Scientists tickled monkeys to find if they have the same giggles as humans — and they do

    “In a way, we are very similar to other great apes because we’ve been laughing in a similar way for 15 million years."

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