Dec 4, 2009 – Chacma Baboon chewing a bulb in the De Hoop Nature Reserve, South Africa – Peter Chadwick
Posted On: December 4, 2009
Posted In: Africa, Baboon, Bulb, Chacma, Chewing, De Hoop, Nature, Reserve, South Africa
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Posted In: Africa, Baboon, Bulb, Chacma, Chewing, De Hoop, Nature, Reserve, South Africa
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The Chacma Baboon (Papio ursinus), also known as the Cape Baboon, is, like all other baboons, from the Old World monkey family. With a body length of up to 115 cm and a weight from 15 to 31 kg, it is among the largest and heaviest baboon species. The Chacma is generally dark brown to gray in color, with a patch of rough hair on the nape of its neck. Unlike the northern baboon species (the Guinea, Hamadryas, and Olive Baboons), Chacma males do not have a mane. Perhaps the most distinctive feature of this baboon is its long, downwardly-pointed face. Males can have canine teeth as long as 2 inches (longer than a lion’s canine teeth). Baboons are sexually dimorphic, males being considerably larger than females.
- Everyone can agree on one thing about primates:
They’re fascinating to watch - The feud between the farmers and the baboons is pretty fierce in this country.
Where can the primates live in peace? - This handsome devil is a member of the largest and heaviest of the baboon species.
Can you guess which one? - So if this is one of the largest baboons…
Which are the smallest?
That is such a cute picture! Witsand really is a beautiful place. I would really recommend it to anyone who wants to go there. You can check out this Witsand Accommodation site for some ideas on what to do in the area.