Apes laugh just like humans and have done so for more than 15 million years, scientists discover

Scientists have uncovered that apes share a similar laughter pattern with humans, indicating that this trait has been present for over 15 million years. The study reveals that the rhythm of laughter, characterized by evenly-spaced pauses between hoots, is consistent across humans, gorillas, orangutans, and chimpanzees. This discovery suggests that our ancestors likely had a sense of humor long before humans developed more complex forms of it. The findings add fascinating insight into our evolutionary history and the shared traits that bind us to our primate relatives.