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Bromancing Baboons

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Video of the Week #18, November 23rd, 2011

From:Bromancing Baboons: What Else are Lonely Bachelors Going to Do? by Carin Bondar at PsiVid


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Original source:Biomusings 7: Gelada Bromance by DrBondar on YouTube.

In the latest episode of her ‘Biomusings’ series, Dr. Carin Bondar examines the work of PhD student David Pappano (University of Michigan), who studies the unique behaviors of bachelor geladas. This video combines the breathtaking scenery of the Ethiopian highlands, an interesting biological story and a touch of humor.