Dec. 4, 2005 — -- Researchers at the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service in Washington state say sometimes a bark is just a bark -- but a long, loud panting sound has real meaning.

Kookaburras are birds known for their interesting call, and I love listening to them. Tanganyika Wildlife Park caught their kookaburra laughing earlier this month, and it's the best sound you'll hear ...

We love the sound of laughter - but only if it's spontaneous and open mouthed, a new study reveals today. Scientists discovered laughter is only truly infectious if its an open-mouthed 'ha-ha' rather ...

The distinctive laughs of several characters from the anime Bleach have been incorporated into a sick beat and edit, the sound of which is now being used across TikTok, with many exclaiming these ...

A cackle and a giggle can mean different things. Scientists say there are two types of laughter: the kind that comes from pure glee, and the kind that's meant to send a social message. New research ...

Posts to Reddit and Twitter found by Buzzfeed tell of instances where the Amazon Echo Dot, Echo, and other Echo hardware emits a laugh. While Alexa does have a laughing sound available by request, the ...

Laughter is thought to have evolved as a form of social bonding in animals and as a way to express playful intention. Many mammals laugh when they are tickled and when they engage in physical play.