Baboon
Papio hamadryas
- Where
- Savannas and grasslands of Africa and Arabia
- Habitat
- Rocky outcrops, woodlands, and open plains
- Diet
- Omnivorous - fruits, vegetation, insects, small animals
- Size
- 50-80 pounds / 23-36 kg
- Lifespan
- 15-20 years in wild
- Conservation
- Listed as Least Concern, but habitat loss and human conflict are concerns.
Fun Facts
- Baboons are expert tool-users—using rocks to crack open nuts!
- They live in large troops of up to 150 individuals.
- Baboons can run at speeds of 30 miles per hour!
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Thick, coarse fur with distinctive facial markings
Strong jaws and teeth for eating tough plants
Powerful legs for running and climbing