Hamadryas Baboon grooming
by Flees Photos
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Hamadryas Baboon grooming
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Flees Photos
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Photograph - Home Decor And Giclee Wall Art By Chris Flees
Description
Grooming is an event you will observe often with baboons. In this image a young hamadryas baboon is grooming an elder baboon.
facts about the Hamadryas baboon:
The Hamadryas baboon (Papio hamadryas) is a species of Old World monkey that belongs to the family Cercopithecidae. They are native to the rocky and desert regions of the Horn of Africa and the southwestern tip of the Arabian Peninsula.
Hamadryas baboons are sexually dimorphic, meaning males and females have distinct physical differences. Males are significantly larger than females, with males weighing around 20-30 kilograms (44-66 pounds) and females weighing around 10-15 kilograms (22-33 pounds).
These baboons have a complex social structure. They live in multi-level social groups called troops, which consist of several adult males, females, and their offspring. A troop can range in size from a few individuals to several hundred.
The social structure of Hamadryas baboons is organized into smaller units called one-male units. A one-male unit typically includes one dominant male, several adult females, and their dependent offspring. Multiple one-male units form a larger troop.
Hamadryas baboons have a distinct physical appearance. Males have a long silver mane that surrounds their face and neck, while females have shorter hair and lack the mane. Both males and females have a reddish-brown coat, a hairless pink face, and a tail that curls upward.
They are highly adaptable and can survive in a range of habitats, including rocky cliffs, grasslands, and open savannas. They have also been known to inhabit urban areas in some regions.
Hamadryas baboons are primarily terrestrial, but they are also capable climbers. They spend much of their time on the ground but seek refuge in trees and rocky areas for safety and to rest.
Their diet is omnivorous and includes a variety of food sources. They consume a mixture of fruits, leaves, seeds, flowers, roots, insects, small vertebrates, and even scavenged meat.
Hamadryas baboons have a complex and diverse vocal repertoire. They communicate with each other using various calls, facial expressions, body postures, and gestures to convey different messages within their social groups.
These baboons have a unique mating system. A dominant male forms a harem of females, and he guards and defends them from other males. However, females have been observed to change their alliances between males over time.
Females give birth to a single offspring after a gestation period of about six months. The young baboons, known as infants, cling to their mother's fur and gradually become more independent as they grow.
Hamadryas baboons are listed as a species of least concern on the IUCN Red List, as their populations are relatively stable. However, they face threats from habitat loss, human encroachment, and hunting in some regions.
The Hamadryas baboon is a fascinating primate species with complex social dynamics and unique physical characteristics. Their ability to adapt to harsh environments and their intricate social structure make them a subject of interest for researchers and observers of wildlife.
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March 20th, 2014
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