Scientists Think They’ve Uncovered the 15-Million-Year-Old Origin of Laughter - 404 Media
A new study suggests that the evolutionary roots of laughter date back 15 million years to a common ancestor of all great apes. Researchers analyzed vocalizations from various primates to determine that the rhythmic nature of laughter is a conserved trait.
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Understanding the evolutionary history of human behaviors provides insight into the biological foundations of social interaction and communication.
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