Scientists connect baboon personalities to social success, health benefits
Monday, October 1, 2012 - 14:03
in Psychology & Sociology
Whether human or baboon, it helps to have friends. For both species, studies have shown that robust social networks lead to better health and longer lives. Now, a team of University of Pennsylvania researchers has helped show that baboon personality plays a role in these outcomes, and, like people, some baboons' personalities are better suited to making and keeping friends than others.