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This research investigates the impact of early infant handling on the formation and strength of social bonds in free-ranging rhesus macaques.

January 1, 2017Behaviour

Infant handling enhances social bonds in free-ranging rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)

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Randomized trial examines infant handling's effect on social bonds in free-ranging rhesus macaques, suggesting kinship is crucial.

This research investigates the impact of early infant handling on the formation and strength of social bonds in free-ranging rhesus macaques.
Examined free-ranging rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) on Cayo Santiago
Analyzed handling interactions in early weeks and assessed later social bonds
Considered kinship, rank, sex, and age in evaluating social interactions
Early handling correlated with stronger social bonds (p<0.05) compared to expected based on social characteristics
Enhanced bonds primarily among related handlers
Frequent unrelated handlers did not typically form strong bonds with infants

Dunayer et al. (2017) studied this question.

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