Anna Weyer

In this conversation, Dr. Anna Weyher, the founder of the Kasanka Baboon Project in Zambia, shares insights into the social dynamics of Kinda baboons. She reveals how male and female baboons form lasting friendships, challenging traditional views on gender relationships. Anna discusses the meticulous process of building trust with these primates and how their social behaviors may inform human relationships. The talk also shifts focus to innovative strategies for managing grizzly bears, including the use of drones to reduce human-wildlife conflicts.