lovely social interaction from Eliot

by Boleyn moderator

I'm wondering for quite some time whether Eliot is Vala's older son. He hangs out with the males but he's been very often also seen with Vala and her little son.

Now @Corcaroli found this video ACP000dkti featuring Eliot in a very lovable role: I have the impression he's very gently holding the little guy in place and caresses his back. Could this be some kind of family bonding or how should we interpret this gesture?

Thanks!

Posted September 30, 2018 12:22 PM

by NuriaM scientist, moderator

Yes, could be! What a beautiful detective job, Heidi 😃

Siblings are an important first social partner, Sibling-infant interactions show differences depending on whether the older sibling is male or female, While sisters are more likely than brothers to groom, play with, and carry infant siblings, older brothers have an increased likelihood of playing and grooming with infant siblings as they themselves get older.

This is a super cute video, I loved Eliot before and now even more.

Posted October 4, 2018 10:11 AM

by Boleyn moderator

Thanks Nuria! It must be quite cool to have such an older brother 😃

Posted October 4, 2018 1:02 PM

by NuriaM scientist, moderator in response to Boleyn's comment.

yeah...mine never did that 😦

Posted October 5, 2018 7:49 AM

by Snorticus in response to Boleyn's comment.

ACP000drlr - Just saw this again & noticed another interaction between Eliot and GSInf04. He gives the infant's back a little scritch after sitting the infant down.

Posted October 16, 2018 11:17 PM

by NuriaM scientist, moderator

How sweet!!

Posted October 17, 2018 8:04 AM

by Boleyn moderator in response to Snorticus's comment.

Lovely, thanks for sharing Dawna!

Posted October 17, 2018 5:13 PM

by midnightsun