The act of breastfeeding helps to establish a bond between the woman and the animal, making it a 'hanima,' or family member. The Awa tribe is one of the world's most endangered indigenous groups.

BOGOTA, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Twelve members of the Awa Indian tribe in Colombia were killed by gunmen in military fatigues who burst into their house at daybreak on Wednesday and fired indiscriminately, ...