Orangutans prefer food associated with sounds of laughter, study suggests

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Orangutans prefer food associated with sounds of laughter, study suggests #924089 Yesterday at 09:00 PM
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Webmaster Launch Director Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 678,977 Los Angeles, USA	Orangutans prefer food associated with sounds of laughter, study suggests Apes in study more likely to choose treats linked to sound of peers having fun, suggesting emotions influence learning Orangutans base their food choices on whether others appear to be having a good time, research suggests. Scientists studying captive orangutans have found that when the great apes heard the sound of their peers laughing before they searched a bowl for a tasty treat, they valued the reward more highly. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/oct/21/orangutans-prefer-food-laughter-sounds-study