Apes Enjoy Slapstick Humor as a Bonding Activity

Researchers in England observe that apes find slapstick humor amusing, suggesting it serves as a means for them to strengthen social bonds and enhance group cohesion.

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Apes get all full of belly laughs when it comes to slapstick humor. Researchers in England say it's a way for the apes to bond with one another, you know: monkey see, monkey do. The primates are able to find the funny in others' misfortune, like slipping on a bannana peel. Patrick Jones has the rest.

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