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Animals, especially primates, have been observed to 'play laugh' — evolution’s earliest attempt at a sitcom.

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Researchers have documented laughter-like vocalizations in primates during play, and even in some other animals. It’s thought to function as a “we’re playing, not fighting” signal—social safety labeling in sound form.

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