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Bonobos are more optimistic after hearing laughter
Bonobos are more optimistic after hearing laughter Bonobos exhibit increased optimism after hearing laughter, similar to humans, according to a new study published in Scientific Reports. The study found that bonobos’ decision-making was influenced by the sound of laughter, making them more likely to approach ambiguous stimuli and expect positive outcomes. Laughter has been shown […]
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Bonobos communicate a lot like humans
Bonobos communicate a lot like humans Bonobos have been found to communicate in complex ways similar to humans, using combinations of calls that convey meaningful information. A new study used novel methods from linguistics to demonstrate that bonobo vocal communication relies on compositionality, a key feature of human language. The researchers created a “bonobo dictionary” […]
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