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Olive Baboon caught in the act We were leaving the baboon-filled path with our vehicle when two were mating directly after the turn. Being disturbed, the female took off, leaving this male empty-handed. I feel so guilty now. Africa,Arusha,Arusha National Park,Olive baboon,Papio anubis,Tanzania Click/tap to enlarge

Olive Baboon caught in the act

We were leaving the baboon-filled path with our vehicle when two were mating directly after the turn. Being disturbed, the female took off, leaving this male empty-handed. I feel so guilty now.

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The Olive baboon

The olive baboon is a member of the family Cercopithecidae. The species is the most widely ranging of all baboons: It is found in 25 countries throughout Africa, extending from Mali eastward to Ethiopia and Tanzania. Isolated populations are also found in some mountainous regions of the Sahara. It inhabits savannahs, steppes, and forests.

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Similar species: Primates
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Sep 26, 2013. Captured Aug 29, 2013 15:10.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.3
  • 1/800s
  • ISO3200
  • 230mm