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Differences in human and great ape laughter reveal clues to the origin of speech

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Differences in human and great ape laughter reveal clues to the origin of speech

Chiara De Gregorio, University of Warwick Humans are not the only animals that communicate. Birds sing to attract…

byChiara De Gregorio

August 20, 2026