Status among hyenas sounds like a laughing matter.
GIGGLING WITH MOUTH FULL A spotted hyena carrying an antelope spine giggles as it runs from a higher-ranking peer. Eli. M. Swanson/Michigan State University
Spotted hyenas may not be amused, but they do make noises that to human ears sound like laughter.
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