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Why human beings can laugh while most of the animals cannot laugh..??
What actually is "laughing phenomenon"??
What actually is "laughing phenomenon"??
jamesb-uk said:Laughing is primarily a social tool, and is only really used by humans, as our social communications are more subtle than other animals.
Research has noted the similarity in forms of laughter among various primates (humans, gorillas, orang-utans...), suggesting that laughter derives from a common origin among primate species, and has subsequently evolved in each species.
Sounds like interesting field worktiny-tim said:various primates…
mgb_phys said:Gorillas - oh dear, better get a new grad student
I'm picturing a far side cartoon - with a student approaching a large gorilla with a feather.tiny-tim said:Sorry … was that Grad student - yes, or Grad student - no ?
mgb_phys said:Gorillas - oh dear, better get a new grad student
mgb_phys said:I'm picturing a far side cartoon - with a student approaching a large gorilla with a feather.
Most animals do not have the ability to laugh because it is a complex behavior that requires certain brain structures and cognitive abilities that many animals do not possess. Laughing also involves social and emotional components that may not be present in animals.
Some primates, such as chimpanzees and gorillas, have been observed exhibiting laughter-like behaviors. Dolphins and rats have also been found to make vocalizations that resemble laughter. However, it is still debated whether these vocalizations are truly expressions of joy or just reflexive responses.
Yes, many animals are capable of experiencing emotions such as joy, fear, and sadness without the ability to laugh. They may express these emotions through other behaviors, such as wagging their tail or making vocalizations.
Laughing is believed to be a learned behavior that is influenced by social and cultural factors. While some animals may have a genetic predisposition to certain behaviors, the ability to laugh is not thought to be one of them.
This is still a topic of debate among scientists. Some argue that laughter can serve as a social bonding mechanism and help with communication between animals. Others believe that animals do not need laughter to thrive and survive in their natural habitats.