Hamadryas Baboon Sitting On Rocks
by Flees Photos
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Hamadryas Baboon Sitting On Rocks
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Flees Photos
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Photograph - Home Decor And Giclee Wall Art By Chris Flees
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In this image two hamadryas baboons (Papio hamadryas) are sitting on some rocks eating. Baboons are unique creatures each has a unique personality that is identifiable. Many animals no not exhibit a set of unique characteristics but in baboons their personalities are unmistakable even if you do not see them every day. This is the reason I like photographing them.
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 Horn of Africa and the southwestern tip of the Arabian Peninsula.
Hamadryas baboons are large in size, with males being significantly larger than females. Males can weigh up to 20 to 30 kilograms (44 to 66 pounds), while females weigh around 10 to 15 kilograms (22 to 33 pounds).
These baboons have a distinct appearance. Males have a long, silver-colored mane that extends from the neck to the shoulders, which gives them a regal appearance. They also have a reddish-brown or grayish-brown coat, while females and juveniles have a lighter-colored coat.
Hamadryas baboons are highly social animals and live in hierarchical groups known as troops. A troop typically consists of one dominant male, multiple adult females, and their offspring. The dominant male maintains control over the troop and protects its members.
Within a troop, females form strong bonds with each other and often stay together for life. Male offspring leave the troop when they reach sexual maturity to seek out new groups and establish their own dominance.
These baboons have a complex social structure. Troops are further organized into bands, which are small family units consisting of a male, several females, and their young. Bands within a troop often travel and forage together.
Hamadryas baboons are primarily terrestrial but are skilled climbers and can also swim when necessary. They spend most of their time on the ground, foraging for food and traveling, but seek refuge in trees and cliffs during the night.
They are omnivorous and have a varied diet. Their diet includes fruits, leaves, seeds, roots, insects, small vertebrates, and even scorpions. They have cheek pouches that allow them to store and transport food.
Hamadryas baboons have a multi-level mating system. The dominant male within a troop mates with multiple females, while other males may form bachelor groups or join other troops in search of reproductive opportunities.
These baboons have elaborate courtship displays. Males engage in a variety of behaviors, including erecting their manes, performing vocalizations, and making threatening gestures to impress and attract females.
Hamadryas baboons communicate using a combination of vocalizations, facial expressions, body postures, and gestures. They have a range of vocal calls that serve different purposes, including warning calls, alarm calls, and communication within the troop.
Conservation status: The Hamadryas baboon is currently listed as "Least Concern" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). However, they face threats from habitat loss, human disturbance, and hunting for meat and body parts in certain areas.
Hamadryas baboons are fascinating creatures with complex social structures and striking physical features. Their social dynamics and behaviors have been the subject of extensive research, offering valuable insights into primate behavior and evolution.
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March 20th, 2014
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