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Laughter is a rich experience and expression in human beings. Thus there are several shades of smiling and laughing expressions. They involve elaborate neurological and physiological processes. Such laughter is not seen in animals. But one can not deny occurrence of primitive prototype of "laughter" in terms of experience and expression in animals. Owners of pets can vouch on this point, if they understand when their pet is happy and how it expresses the same.
According to Dr. Shriniwas Kashalikar, "self awareness" is conscious concomitant of the physiological processes involving laughter or smiling reflex [response] and its grades, degrees or spectrum varies according to phylogenetic development, with no clear cut demarcation. The emotional ingredients [such as contempt, hatred, ridicule, sarcasm, love, amusement etc] are variable and involve different neurological and physiological processes.
Self awareness and ability to identify with another's predicament may be prerequisite to intellectual jokes with specific references and contexts, but not for laughing behaviour as such.
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Studies into various apes have shown that there are a great number of similarities between human laughter and that of the other primates, with infant apes (for example) behaving in much the same way as human infants when tickled.
In fact, most mammals, from rats (chirps beyond the range of human hearing) to dogs (huffing and panting excitedly) can be shown to demonstrate laughter-like responses to certain stimuli, with laughter proving to be just as contagious between animals as it is between humans; when one dog laughs, another may be stimulated to do so.
yes, it is funny, but animals such as dogs, monkeys, and even rats laugh. and it is proven. anyone can laugh.
Hyenas are wild dog-like animals that sound like they laugh but they are actually barking. Other animals that sound as if they laugh is the: green Parrot I have one at my grandma's house and the only thing it does when some one arrives is laugh, and dogs too, but they only open their mouth and go ah! ah ah. But you can look at their tail wagging fast and know they are laughing, or at least very happy.
No animal can truly "laugh", meaning to create a noise to indicate merriment or mirth.
Many mammals have been observed to do vocalizations that resembles and functionally acts like laughter. Most animal "laughter" may not be readily recognizable as laugh though. For example, when tickled, rats emits ultrasonic chirps that requires a special equipment for human to hear; apes' and dogs also vocalize "laughter" when tickled or when playing that although may be easily mistaken as panting, is distinctly different under audio analysis. In a study playing the sound of dog "laughter" have been found to reduce stress and calm dogs in shelters.
Numerous species demonstrate vocalizations similar to human laughter. A significant proportion of these are mammals, including non-human primates, which suggests that the neurological functions involved in expressing cheer occurred early in the process of mammalian evolution.
Hyenas make a laughing sound.
Chimpanzees, gorillas, bonobos and orangutans show laughter-like vocalizations in response to physical contact, such as Wrestling, play chasing, or tickling. This is documented in wild and captive chimpanzees. Chimpanzee laughter is not readily recognizable to humans as such, because it is generated by alternating inhalations and exhalations that sound more like breathing and panting. It sounds similar to screeching.
The differences between chimpanzee and human laughter may be the result of adaptations that have evolved to enable human speech. It is hard to tell, though, whether or not the chimpanzee is expressing joy. There are instances in which non-human primates have been reported to have expressed joy. One study analyzed and recorded sounds made by human babies and bonobos (also known as pygmy chimpanzees) when tickled. It found that although the bonobo's laugh was a higher frequency, the laugh followed the same spectrographic pattern of human babies to include as similar facial expressions. Humans and chimpanzees share similar ticklish areas of the body such as the armpits and belly. The enjoyment of tickling in chimpanzees does not diminish with age.
Research has noted the similarity in forms of laughter among humans and apes (chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, orangutans) when tickled, suggesting that laughter derived from a common origin among primate species, and has subsequently evolved prior to the origin of humans.
However, researchers are careful not to label these vocalizations as "laughter" because we still do not fully understand the nature of these vocalizations.
* BIRDS: Some birds such as parrots can mimic human laughter, and the laughing kookaburra / Laughing jackass (Australia) is well-known.
yes. they also throw temper tantrums when they don't get what they want.
Some say that the camel spider sounds like a crying baby when it runs across the desert.
Peafowl calls often sound similar to a woman screaming.
Red Fox scream out, sounds like a woman or young girl screaming... will make the hair stand-up on the back of your neck.
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What prey of raccoons if any sounds like a crying small dog or puppy as it is being attacked by a raccoon?
Raccoons prey on a variety of animals, including birds, small mammals, insects, and trash. While raccoons may make distressing sounds while attacking prey, it's important to remember that any animal in distress can make sounds that may resemble a crying small dog or puppy. If you hear such sounds, it's best to contact local wildlife authorities for assistance.
How does rabbit sound?
A happy rabbit will make clicking with its teeth. They will also lick you to show their affection. A mad rabbit will growl and grunt. They will even nip you to warn you to back off! They will thump their hind foot to say, "Back off!".
What sound does a crane make?
Cranes make a trumpeting or bugling sound, which is loud and can carry over long distances.
Which striped animal's cry sounds like laghter?
The striped animal that has a cry that sounds like laughter is the hyena. Their vocalizations can range from loud cackles to spine-chilling whoops that may be mistaken for laughter.
Is there a special name for a baby sloth?
A baby sloth is called a "sloth baby" or simply a "sloth." They do not have a specific unique name like some other animal babies (e.g., calf for a baby cow or cub for a baby bear).
What animal sounds like crying babies?
Some say that the camel spider sounds like a crying baby when it runs across the desert.
What are the sounds of a bush baby?
they make sound like crying babies, and they live in bushes, hence the name is bushbabies
Which animal is crying like a human being?
cat, dolphin, monkey, dog, whale, bird, hyena
What is a simile for crying?
She was crying like a baby.
What does a coydog sound like?
They sound like babies crying. We hear them every night in the summer and they sound just like a newborn baby crying.
Where can one find tips to help crying babies?
Many sites have information on handling crying babies. These include baby-related sites like Baby Center and how-to sites like eHow and How To Do Things.
What animal name that sounds like slaw starts with the letter S?
The sloth is an animal. Its name sounds like slaw.
Same sound like baby?
A word that sounds like baby is maybe.
Do tortoises cry?
George does. Sounds a bit like a cat's purr. I take it as an expression of affection for me.
What is Taylor Swift's song tear drops on my guitar about?
Crying like a baby
What sound does baby birds make?
It actually varies with the individual species of birds, you'll need to be more specific as to which type you are wanting to know about.
What prey of raccoons if any sounds like a crying small dog or puppy as it is being attacked by a raccoon?
Raccoons prey on a variety of animals, including birds, small mammals, insects, and trash. While raccoons may make distressing sounds while attacking prey, it's important to remember that any animal in distress can make sounds that may resemble a crying small dog or puppy. If you hear such sounds, it's best to contact local wildlife authorities for assistance.
