There are many varieties of monkeys that live in different places on planet Earth. Among the family of monkeys, the species of baboons is especially distinguished, which has its own characteristic external features.
Baboons are primates with an unusual elongated muzzle for this species. They got their name due to this feature. Another distinctive feature of this species is the yellow-brown coat. Baboon, or yellow baboon (Latin Papio cynocephalus) is a genus of true baboons of the monkey family (Cercopithecidae). Their body sizes can reach 70 cm in height, with a tail length of 60 cm.
Baboons are very dexterous animals, despite their seeming clumsiness. Yellow baboons never live alone. The herd of baboons averages up to 80 individuals. In each herd, around several adult males, females with cubs are always kept nearby.
Of all the primates living in Central and East Africa, baboons are most likely to cross with humans. They prefer to settle in steppe and mountainous areas. It is one of the most adaptable primate species. The only condition is the availability of water. When choosing places for overnight stays, preference is given to places near water bodies. But even the absence of a water source does not frighten them; in dry times, they lick dew from leaves and wool. Their diet contains both plants and small animals, small rodents.
Near the family group of primates, you can always see herds of ungulates. Thanks to their keen target eyesight, baboons can spot impending danger in time.
They tolerate being in captivity easily. They quickly get used to, tame and become loyal to the person. In ancient Egypt, wealthy families often had baboon favorites.
The main enemies of baboons are cheetahs and humans. Primates, lined up and bared their fangs, fearlessly can fight back the predator. But they are hiding from a person by flight.