Can animals laugh? Exploring the joyful sounds of our furry friends

Recent research has revealed that animals like dogs, rats, and chimpanzees might exhibit traits similar to human laughter. Patricia Simonet discovered a unique sound in dogs during play, while Jaak Panksepp identified high-frequency chirps in rats. Marina Davila-Ross further explored noisy responses in various animals, indicating joy, although it isn’t confirmed as laughter in the human sense.