For the first time in birds, researchers say they have found evidence that a New Zealand parrot has the avian equivalent of an infectious laugh. They call it "positive emotional contagion" — which ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

NEW ZEALAND (KGO) -- Researchers call Parrots' laughter infectious. Scientists believe Kea Parrots in New Zealand have a play call, and they may be the first non-mammals to have their laugh recorded.

If you hear two people laugh, chances are you’re going to smile or laugh yourself because laughter is contagious — and not just for humans. Some birds get giggle fits, too. To test the parrots’ taste ...

The wild parrots of San Francisco's Telegraph Hill had an unlikely champion in Mark Bittner, the busker-turned-caretaker whose bond with the birds was chronicled in a celebrated film and memoir.

When people are feeling playful, they giggle and laugh, making others around them want to laugh and play too. Now, researchers have found that the particularly playful kea parrot from New Zealand has ...

Bonobos make a throaty chuckle when tickled or playing. Rats emit an ultrasonic chirping sound when tickled. Australian magpies talk to each other and laugh when playing. Gorillas can use sign ...

Some pets are born with so much personality, it's like there's a human trapped inside them. This is especially true with vocal birds, like some of the many Parrot breeds, who have the intelligence of ...