Orangutan reaching for food with a background of laughter sounds

Orangutans Prefer Food Linked to Laughter Sounds, Study Finds

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This study reveals that orangutans are more likely to select food associated with the sound of laughter from their peers. The findings suggest that emotional cues, such as laughter, play a role in how these apes learn and make choices.

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