Spotted hyenas, the social, carnivorous creatures often referred to as "laughing hyenas," live across Africa and east to India. Their laughing sound, however, "has nothing to do with hyenas having a ...

Recent research has revealed that animals like dogs, rats, and chimpanzees might exhibit traits similar to human laughter. Patricia Simonet discovered a unique sound in dogs during play, while Jaak ...

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