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Chacma baboon (Papio ursinus)  Chacma baboon,Papio ursinus Click/tap to enlarge

Chacma baboon (Papio ursinus)

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The chacma baboon is from the Old World monkey family. It is one of the largest of all monkeys. Located primarily in southern Africa, the chacma baboon has a wide variety of social behaviors, including a dominance hierarchy, collective foraging, adoption of young by females, and friendship pairings.

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

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Uploaded Oct 18, 2012. Captured Apr 30, 2011 02:32.
  • Canon EOS 50D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO160
  • 135mm