P. anubis (olive baboon) is found in central African savanna, and P. cynocephalus (yellow baboon) is found in Angola , Zambia , Malawi , Tanzania , Kenya , and Somalia. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
P.h. hamadyas (sacred baboons), P. h. cynocephalus (yellow baboons), P. h. ursinus (Chacma baboons), P. h. papio (red baboons or Guinea baboons), and P. H. anubis (olive baboons). (newworldencyclopedia.org)
Adult male olive baboon ( Papio anubis ) lounging at the at Mount Elgon National Park at 2,150 m asl, western Kenya. (wildsolutions.nl)
Genus5
Old World monkey genera include baboons (genus Papio), red colobus (genus Piliocolobus) and macaques (genus Macaca). (wikipedia.org)
However, previously the closely related gelada (genus Theropithecus ) and two species of mandrill and drill (genus Mandrillus ) were grouped in the same genus, and these monkeys are still often referred to as baboons in everyday speech. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
Their fur is slightly longer and much softer than other baboons in the Papio genus. (bioexplorer.net)
Some (older) classifications only list two species of the Papio genus, this one and the Hamadryas baboon. (bioexplorer.net)
The Chacma baboon can be 120 cm (47 inches) and weigh 40 kg (90 lb), while the biggest Guinea baboon is 50 cm (20 inches) and weighs only 14 kg (30 lb). (newworldencyclopedia.org)
[1] - "Kinda baboons (Papio kindae) and grayfoot chacma baboons (P. ursinus griseipes) hybridize in the Kafue river valley, Zambia - PubMed" . (bioexplorer.net)
Unlike Chacma baboons (P. ursinus), which often sleep in burrows, Papio papio appears to enter burrows to lick the walls. (bioexplorer.net)
P. hamadryas (Hamadryas baboon) is found in northeast Africa and into southwestern Arabia. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
The Hamadryas baboon was a sacred animal to the ancient Egyptians as the attendant of Thoth , and so, is also called the sacred baboon. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
However, while behaviorally and physically distinct from other baboon types, the Hamadryas baboon is known to hybridize with olive baboons, and recent phylogenetic studies of Papio show Hamadryas baboons to be more closely related to Guinea and olive baboons than to Chacmas (Newman et al. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
Monkeys5
Old World monkeys are medium to large in size, and range from arboreal forms, such as the colobus monkeys, to fully terrestrial forms, such as the baboons. (wikipedia.org)
In the informal division of primates into the three groups of prosimians, monkeys of the New World, and monkeys and apes of the Old World, the baboons are considered Old World monkeys . (newworldencyclopedia.org)
These calluses are nerveless, hairless pads of skin which provide for the sitting comfort of the baboon (and other Old World monkeys ). (newworldencyclopedia.org)
All baboons have long dog-like muzzles (cynocephalus = dog-head), close-set eyes, heavy powerful jaws, thick fur except on their muzzle, a short tail, and rough spots on their rear-ends, called ischial callosities. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
Many authors distinguish P. hamadryas as a full species, but regard all the others as subspecies of P. cynocephalus and refer to them collectively as "savanna baboons. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
Species12
Twenty-four genera and 138 species are recognized, making it the largest primate family. (wikipedia.org)
In all baboon species, there is pronounced sexual dimorphism, usually in size, but also sometimes in color or canine development. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
The Kinda baboon [1] ( Papio kindae ) is a species of baboon found in the Miombo forests of Angola, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and possibly western Tanzania. (bioexplorer.net)
however, adult males are about the same size as adult females of other baboon species. (bioexplorer.net)
Sexual dimorphism in Kinda baboons is more moderate than in other baboon species. (bioexplorer.net)
Compared to all other baboon species, the Kinda baboon is exceptionally docile and is characterized by a high level of male investment in male-to-female social relationships. (bioexplorer.net)
Male species join new groups and may rise in rank, but violent confrontations are generally avoided, unlike all other baboon species. (bioexplorer.net)
Unlike many other baboon species, the Guinea baboon characteristically displays the same coat color on the cheeks, back, arms, and abdomen. (bioexplorer.net)
This taxonomy shows the phylogenetic relationships among the primate species most used in biomedical research and to other classes of the animal kingdom. (washington.edu)
If you happen to have baboon images from this region which you are willing to share, please send a copy to [email protected] together with your full name (so that we can acknowledge you accordingly) and the coordinates or a detailed locality description of your record or post them in the 'Primates of Eastern Africa' Project on www.inaturalist.org . (wildsolutions.nl)
Traits1
Because of such traits, baboons have been used to study obesity, heart disease , epilepsy, and other human diseases . (newworldencyclopedia.org)
Dispersal2
Resting sites are significant limiting factors in the dispersal and movement of baboons. (bioexplorer.net)
Sivault E, McConkey K, Bretagnolle F, Sengupta A, Lambert J*, Heymann EW *, Herrel A*, Forget PM* (in press) Body mass and skull dimensions predict seed dispersal capacity in bats, primates and carnivores from tropical forests. (dpz.eu)
The social structure of Guinea baboons is apparently complex, similar to that of Hamadryas baboons. (bioexplorer.net)
Consequently, Guinea baboons mainly sleep in large kapok trees or palm trees . (bioexplorer.net)
Among the vocalizations of Guinea, baboons are several loud calls that can be heard over great distances and quieter calls that are typically used in more intimate settings. (bioexplorer.net)
The Guinea Baboons (photographed) at the Parc Zoologique have ear tags to identify them and to keep track of their health and growth. (similarbutdifferentanimals.com)
The Guinea Baboon cleans its ears by sticking its finger in its ear, and wiping the outer ear. (similarbutdifferentanimals.com)
The Guinea Baboon has distinct short fingers (not paws like cats, dogs, and lions), so it sticks its fingers in its ears to clean them. (similarbutdifferentanimals.com)
Tanzania1
To expand our 'Baboon PhotoMap' (more information on http://www.wildsolut…raphy/photomap/ ) we are looking for baboon photographs taken in southern Tanzania, northern Mozambique, Zambia, Malawi and southeast DRC. (wildsolutions.nl)
Like humans, baboons respond to stress through the release of stress hormones , and these two groups have about 91 percent genetic similarity. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
Evolution2
Baboon Metaphysics: The Evolution of a Social Mind. (wikipedia.org)
Evolution of primate and origin of man. (nii.ac.jp)
Shorter1
1977). The face has no hair, and is shorter and higher than in other baboons. (wisc.edu)
Humans2
There are a number of genetic and physiological similarities between baboons and humans , including organ sizes, presence of menopause, and structures of major tissues . (newworldencyclopedia.org)
Nonetheless, the gulf between humans and baboons is immense, as people exhibit complex languages , complex technologies , and complex social behaviors ( religions , politics, etc.), among numerous other differences. (newworldencyclopedia.org)