Watch Chimpanzees Laughing - An Amazing Ape Moment

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In summary, chimpanzee laughter is a highly social behavior that serves to communicate emotions and foster bonds among group members. It is expressed through vocalizations, facial expressions, and body postures, and while it shares similarities with human laughter, it is also unique in many ways. While chimpanzees may not understand human jokes, studying their laughter can provide insights into the evolution of human laughter and social communication, as well as the complex behavior of these animals.
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Just to make sure anyone who would like to watch this has a chance to.

Apparently apes are ticklish and can laugh---their laughter sounds different from ours though.
 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-admRGFVNM
 
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Happy rats! Haha! :-p
 
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Wonderful! Amazing how infectious it was for me to watch them, too. I realized how much I was smiling myself! Thanks for sharing. I'd only read about the rats, too. Great to see!
 
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Ultra-sound laughter :smile:
 

FAQ: Watch Chimpanzees Laughing - An Amazing Ape Moment

1. What is the significance of chimpanzees laughing?

The laughter of chimpanzees is a highly social behavior that plays a crucial role in their relationships and group dynamics. It is used to communicate emotions such as joy, playfulness, and reassurance, and can also serve as a form of bonding and social cohesion among group members.

2. How do chimpanzees express laughter?

Chimpanzees express laughter through a variety of vocalizations, facial expressions, and body postures. Their laughter vocalizations include pant hoots, grunts, and screams, and they often accompany these sounds with a distinctive facial expression known as the "laugh face," which involves bared teeth and an open mouth.

3. Is chimpanzee laughter similar to human laughter?

While chimpanzee laughter shares some similarities with human laughter, such as the use of vocalizations and facial expressions, it is also unique in many ways. For example, chimpanzee laughter is often used in situations that would not be considered humorous to humans, such as during play or grooming sessions.

4. Can chimpanzees laugh at jokes?

There is no evidence to suggest that chimpanzees understand or appreciate human jokes in the same way that we do. However, they do have a sense of humor and can find certain behaviors or situations amusing, especially during play with other chimpanzees.

5. What can we learn from studying chimpanzee laughter?

Studying chimpanzee laughter can provide valuable insights into the evolution and origins of human laughter and social communication. It can also help us better understand the complex social dynamics and behavior of these intelligent and fascinating animals.

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