Oo oo, ha ha: why humans and great apes giggle alike when tickled
New research reveals surprising similarities between human and great ape laughter.
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Scientists have found that the laughter of great apes shares striking similarities with human laughter. Coverage emphasizes the rhythmic and timing aspects of laughter, suggesting a shared evolutionary trait.
BBC Wildlife Magazine, Yahoo, AP News, The New York Times, and Nature are among the outlets reporting on the study. Watch for further insights into how this research might influence our understanding of human language evolution and vocal plasticity.
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Quick answers
What did scientists study?
Scientists studied the laughter of great apes.
What similarities were found?
The laughter of great apes shares rhythmic and timing aspects with human laughter.
Which outlets are covering this story?
BBC Wildlife Magazine, Yahoo, AP News, The New York Times, and Nature are among the outlets reporting on the study.
Coverage (6)
- Scientists studied the laughter of apes – and discovered something incredibly human-like BBC Wildlife Magazine · 7h ago
- What an ape’s laugh can teach us about human language Yahoo · 7h ago
- Get a load of this: Humans and great apes share similar giggles AP News · 7h ago
- To Reveal the Rhythmic Roots of Laughter, Just Tickle an Ape The New York Times · 7h ago
- Rhythm and timing in laughter reveal that human vocal plasticity falls on a hominid continuum Nature · 7h ago
- Oo oo, ha ha: why humans and great apes giggle alike when tickled Nature · 7h ago