Chacma Baboon
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The Chacma Baboon is the largest of the baboons in Africa. They weigh between 33 and 88 pounds and can reach up to 3 feet in height.

Their colouring is mostly light brown or grey, with a black face and tail.

Chacma baboons live in social groups of 10 to 100 animals, which are led by a dominant male.

They are omnivorous, eating mostly fruits and vegetables, but also insects, eggs, and small mammals.

Chacma baboons are considered very intelligent animals and are known for their mischievous behaviour.

Animal population

Unknown

Population
IUCN Classification

Least Concern (LC)

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Geeky Facts about the Chacma Baboon

Fact 1

A feature the males’ jaws are their formidable canine teeth, which at a length 5cm, are longer than those of a lion.

Fact 2

The Chacma baboon (Papio ursinus) is a part of the Old World monkey superfamily.

Fact 3

Females may carry and continue to protect a dead infant for days after its death.

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