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A human infant finds comfort and security in a soft toy animal, illustrating the deep psychological roots of human-animal bonds beyond basic needs.

New Science Reveals Deep Roots of Human-Animal Kingdom Bonds

Infant rhesus monkeys, given a choice between a wire mother offering food and a soft cloth mother offering no sustenance, overwhelmingly chose the cloth mother for comfort and security.

Adrian Vale·June 11, 2026