Bonding

“Attachment to a baby is a long-term process, not a single, magical moment. The opportunity for bonding at birth may be compared to falling in love—staying in love takes longer and demands more work.” — T. Berry Brazelton *   *   * Baboon family met along the roadside in Tanzania. Watercolor painting by Mary … More Bonding

“Like humans, baboons

seem to rely on friendly relationships to help them cope with stressful situations.” — Anne Engh Today’s Factoid: Ninety-one percent of baboons and humans DNA is the same.     * * * Baboon framily in Serengeti, Tanzania, Africa. Photos by Mary O’Connor © 2010