Scientists have discovered that chimpanzees can share a joke just like any human and are also capable of sharing a laugh even when they don't find something particularly funny.A study of wild chimpanzees has found that laughter occurs not just when chimps are having fun but also when they want to promote some kind of social bonding - much like human smiles help bonding in a conversation."Humans clearly use laughter as an important response in a wide range of social situations, but it is particularly interesting that chimpanzees seem to also use laughter to respond in such distinct ways," the Independent quoted Marina Davila-Ross of Portsmouth University, as saying."We found their responsive laughter shows a similarity to the conversational laughter of humans," added Davila-Ross.The study examined laughter in 59 chimpanzees at Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage in Zambia.

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