Orangutans prefer food associated with sounds of laughter, study suggests

October 21, 2026 · 9:00 pm 1 sources

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• Orangutans prefer food associated with sounds of laughter, study suggests
  The Guardian · October 21, 2026 21:00
  Apes in study more likely to choose treats linked to sound of peers having fun, suggesting emotions influence learning Orangutans base their food choices on whether others appear to be having a good time, research suggests. Scientists studying captive orangutans have found that when the great apes…