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Get a load of this: Humans and great apes share similar giggles - AP News

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Adithi Ramakrishnan
Get a load of this: Humans and great apes share similar giggles - AP News
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A new study comparing the laughter of humans and great apes suggests that the rhythmic patterns of giggling have been conserved for approximately 15 million years. Researchers analyzed recordings of tickled apes and children to identify these evolutionary similarities.

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This research provides insight into the evolutionary origins of human social behaviors and emotional expression.

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