The Social Lives of the Amboseli Baboons

Field researcher Longida Siodi uses an antenna to find baboons, some of which wear tracking collars. Nichole Sobecki
Members of Yoda's group are located on the plain. Nichole Sobecki
Project manager Raphael Mututua searches for the baboons he will be studying that day. Nichole Sobecki
Notes on social interactions among members of Acacia's group. Nichole Sobecki
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Feces from a yellow baboon from Yoda's group—to test for hormone levels and track lineage within the troop. Nichole Sobecki
Out in the field: Mututua and Siodi observe Acacia's group of yellow baboons at dusk in early November. Nichole Sobecki
One of the baboons from Acacia's group eats in a tree. Nichole Sobecki
Amboseli Baboon Research Project is studying animals from Acacia's group. Nichole Sobecki
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Yoda's group and others. Nichole Sobecki
The baboons give an opportunity to bridge research in evolution and human health. Nichole Sobecki
Portrait of a yellow baboon being studied by the Amboseli Baboon Research Project. Nichole Sobecki

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