Ticklish Apes? Young Apes Hoot Holler And Laugh In Way Similar To Human Infants
Thursday, June 4, 2009 - 22:35
in Psychology & Sociology
Like human infants, young apes are known to hoot and holler when you tickle them. But is it fair to say that those playful calls are really laughter? The answer to that question is yes, according to new research.
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