Humans and Great Apes Laugh Together

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A new study shows that humans and great apes giggle in similar ways. This has happened since they separated on the evolutionary tree.

Researchers tickled many apes to hear their giggles. They also recorded sounds from young children playing at home.

Human and ape laughs have similar timing and rhythm. This shows they share a common ancestor from long ago.

Laughter tells others you feel happy and playful. Some other animals also laugh, but in different ways.

Studying laughter helps us understand human communication better. It can also show how we learned to speak with sounds.

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What did the new study find about humans and great apes?

The study found that humans and great apes giggle in similar ways.

How did researchers study the giggles of apes?

Researchers tickled many apes to hear their giggles.

Why is studying laughter important?

Studying laughter helps us understand human communication better.

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