Great ape laughter reveals a hidden origin of human speech
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ScienceDailyGreat ape laughter reveals a hidden origin of human speechsciencedaily.comThe rhythm of human laughter appears to have deep evolutionary roots shared with chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, and orangutans. That ancient pattern may offer one of the clearest clues yet to how the vocal control needed for human speech gradually evolved.
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