NYT
Humans Love Having Pets. Seems Like Some Other Primates Do, Too.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Researchers studying primate behavior found evidence that some non-human primates engage in caretaking behavior toward other species, suggesting pet-keeping may have evolutionary origins in primate ancestors. The study examined interactions between primates and animals outside their species in controlled and natural settings. No specific findings, dates, or researcher names were provided in the source material.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/science/primates-pets.html
