Sci Rep June 2025 PMID 40571686

Bonobos tend to behave optimistically after hearing laughter.

Sasha L Winkler, Isabelle B Laumer, Heidi Lyn, Erica A Cartmill

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42
Peak: 7 in Jun 2025
across 6 sources since Jun 2025

Extended reach

354,557
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Total likes

68

Video views

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Jun 2025 – Aug 2025

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  • News21 articles
  • X / Twitter13 posts
  • Facebook3 posts
  • Blogs3 articles
  • Bluesky1 posts
  • YouTube1 videos

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What people are saying

The discussions primarily emphasize the positive effects of laughter on bonobos' behavior, using phrases like 'optimistically' and 'more likely to expect rewards,' which reflect intrigue and acknowledgment of the study's significance. The tone remains generally supportive and exploratory, with references to related research and evolutionary implications contributing to a balanced yet interested perspective.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions affirm the findings, with posts highlighting the positive impact of laughter on bonobos' behavior, such as mentions of increased optimism and reward expectations.

InterestModerate interest

The posts show moderate interest, as the topic of animal emotional responses and the influence of social sounds are intriguing but not deeply debated.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants seem to touch on broader implications and share links to related studies, indicating some depth of engagement, though mostly summarizing the research findings.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest a recognition of the scientific importance, with comments hinting at evolutionary insights and potential applications in animal conservation or welfare, indicating moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Bonobos tend to behave more optimistically after hearing laughter, suggesting that positive vocalizations can influence their expectations and decision-making.
  • The study used a cognitive bias test to see if hearing laughter makes bonobos more likely to interpret ambiguous stimuli as positive, which it did, indicating laughter can induce positive emotions.
  • Although only apes produce human-like laughter, other animals also have contagious play vocalizations, hinting at a shared evolutionary role of positive emotions in influencing behavior across different species.]

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Sasha Winkler
@sashawinkler.bsky.social · Bluesky

My new paper, "Bonobos tend to behave optimistically after hearing laughter” is out! We found that bonobos were more likely to expect rewards after hearing same-species laughter, suggesting that the sound puts them in a good mood. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Jun 28, 2025 · 24 likes · 9 shares View post →
Sasha Winkler, PhD
@ScienceSquil · X

My new paper, "Bonobos tend to behave optimistically after hearing laughter” is out! We found that bonobos were more likely to expect rewards after hearing same-species laughter, suggesting that the sound puts them in a good mood. https://t.co/9NGbYJwGjb https://t.co/St0m16CCnC

Jun 28, 2025 · 21 likes · 2 shares · 576 followers View post →
Scientific Reports
@SciReports · X

Bonobos tend to behave optimistically after hearing laughter https://t.co/tptbB4HDyt

Jul 6, 2025 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 124,507 followers View post →
Takumasa Yokoyama
@BonoboResearch · X

Bonobos tend to behave optimistically after hearing laughter | Scientific Reports https://t.co/oGYkjoY7LA

Jun 28, 2025 · 6 likes · 1 share · 426 followers View post →
Scientific Reports
@SciReports · X

Bonobos tend to behave optimistically after hearing laughter https://t.co/JzRzKwnEUh

Jul 13, 2025 · 4 likes · 1 share · 124,507 followers View post →
Nature Japan
@NatureJapan · X

【注目のHL】動物学:笑い声を聞いた #ボノボ は、報酬を期待する可能性が高まる https://t.co/UDUqbyTfaX Sasha WinklerとErica Cartmillらの@SciReports #OA #論文 Bonobos tend to behave optimistically after hearing laughter https://t.co/aQDvpOsT4R #オープンアクセス @ucla @IUBloomington https://t.co/ke7CZOsH9B

Jun 29, 2025 · 2 likes · 91,183 followers View post →

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The African Bioacoustics Community
@AfriBioacoustic · X

This week's ABC Paper Club is highlighting the joy of laughter!

Aug 5, 2025 · 1,156 followers View post →
Scarlett
@Scarlett6666888 · X

RT @SciReports: Bonobos tend to behave optimistically after hearing laughter https://t.co/tptbB4HDyt

Jul 15, 2025 · 4 shares · 218 followers View post →
Scientific Reports
@SciReports · X

Bonobos tend to behave optimistically after hearing laughter https://t.co/JzRzKwnEUh

Jul 13, 2025 · 4 likes · 1 share · 124,507 followers View post →
Nathalia Le Hen
@NathaliaLeHen · X

RT @SciReports: Bonobos tend to behave optimistically after hearing laughter https://t.co/tptbB4HDyt

Jul 7, 2025 · 4 shares · 2,820 followers View post →
ごんごん
@gongonKS · X

RT @SciReports: Bonobos tend to behave optimistically after hearing laughter https://t.co/tptbB4HDyt

Jul 6, 2025 · 4 shares · 3,305 followers View post →
Scientific Reports
@SciReports · X

Bonobos tend to behave optimistically after hearing laughter https://t.co/tptbB4HDyt

Jul 6, 2025 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 124,507 followers View post →
F. Niro Ghadaki
@FNGhadaki · X

Study published in @SciReports: Bonobos tend to behave optimistically after hearing laughter https://t.co/kRx7jFZX0s https://t.co/PLRKAKZJZ6 #AnimalBehaviour #AnimalPsychology #OptimismBias

Jul 6, 2025 · 2,708 followers View post →
Nature Japan
@NatureJapan · X

【注目のHL】動物学:笑い声を聞いた #ボノボ は、報酬を期待する可能性が高まる https://t.co/UDUqbyTfaX Sasha WinklerとErica Cartmillらの@SciReports #OA #論文 Bonobos tend to behave optimistically after hearing laughter https://t.co/aQDvpOsT4R #オープンアクセス @ucla @IUBloomington https://t.co/ke7CZOsH9B

Jun 29, 2025 · 2 likes · 91,183 followers View post →
Dr Bronagh Allison
@Bronagh_Allison · X

RT @ScienceSquil: My new paper, "Bonobos tend to behave optimistically after hearing laughter” is out! We found that bonobos were more like…

Jun 29, 2025 · 2 shares · 568 followers View post →
Takeshi Atsumi
@Atsumi_Research · X

RT @BonoboResearch: Bonobos tend to behave optimistically after hearing laughter | Scientific Reports https://t.co/oGYkjoY7LA

Jun 28, 2025 · 1 share · 2,046 followers View post →
Takumasa Yokoyama
@BonoboResearch · X

Bonobos tend to behave optimistically after hearing laughter | Scientific Reports https://t.co/oGYkjoY7LA

Jun 28, 2025 · 6 likes · 1 share · 426 followers View post →
Nalina Aiempichitkijkarn
@NalinaAiem · X

RT @ScienceSquil: My new paper, "Bonobos tend to behave optimistically after hearing laughter” is out! We found that bonobos were more like…

Jun 28, 2025 · 2 shares · 447 followers View post →
Sasha Winkler
@sashawinkler.bsky.social · Bluesky

My new paper, "Bonobos tend to behave optimistically after hearing laughter” is out! We found that bonobos were more likely to expect rewards after hearing same-species laughter, suggesting that the sound puts them in a good mood. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Jun 28, 2025 · 24 likes · 9 shares View post →
Sasha Winkler, PhD
@ScienceSquil · X

My new paper, "Bonobos tend to behave optimistically after hearing laughter” is out! We found that bonobos were more likely to expect rewards after hearing same-species laughter, suggesting that the sound puts them in a good mood. https://t.co/9NGbYJwGjb https://t.co/St0m16CCnC

Jun 28, 2025 · 21 likes · 2 shares · 576 followers View post →