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 ...

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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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's safe to say that most people think that it's really cool to hear parrots talk and mimic the sounds they hear around them.

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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 ...