This image where aptured in Shingwedzi, Kruger National Park, South Africa.` From the genus of mammals Papio There are 5 species: commonly known as hamadryas baboon, Guinea baboon, olive baboon, yellow baboon and chacma baboon. Each species is.` Attached photograph is the Chacma Baboon., also known as the Cape Baboon and are from the Old world monkey family` Baboons are among the largest non-hominoid primates and have existed for at least two million years. They vary in size and weight depending on the species. The chacma baboon, is up to 120 cm 47 in in length and weighs 40 kg 88 lb. They are all native to one of the 5 areas of Africa. Have long, dog-like muzzles, heavy, powerful jaws with sharp canine teeth, close-set eyes, thick fur except on their muzzles, short tails, and nerveless, hairless pads of skin on their protruding buttocks called ischial callosities that provide for sitting comfort. They are omnivorous: common sources of food are grasses, seeds, roots, leaves, bark, various fruits, insects, fish, shellfish, rodents, birds, vervet monkeys and small antelopes. Baboons have diurnality and are terrestrial, but sleep in trees, or on high cliffs or rocks at night. live in hierarchical troops containing harems. The females tend to be the primary caretaker of the young, although several females may share the duties for all of their offspring. ` INFO: www.wikipedia.org
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