Baboons, Stress, and Social Dynamics

This chapter features a conversation between the host and a renowned expert who shares their experiences studying baboons in Kenya, exploring the connection between social status and health. The speaker recounts their challenges in administering anesthesia to baboons while observing their intricate social behaviors and stress responses. Through humor and insightful anecdotes, the discussion highlights the importance of social relationships over dominance in ensuring the well-being of these primates.