Science · 3 hours ago
Orangutans pick food linked to laughter in zoo study

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Erica Cartmill, an Indiana University professor, is using research to test whether animals feel joy and how that shapes learning. Six zoo orangutans heard either recorded play and laughter or wind sounds, each linked to a different bowl covering. When later choosing between two treat bowls, four of the six clearly went for the laughter-linked one.
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