Chacma Baboon (Papio ursinus)

Scientific Name: Papio ursinus Common Name: Chacma baboon Description: Difference in Sex: Females are smaller and do not have manes. Females are also a bit lighter in colour than the male. Both have reddish calloused on their bums, the males calloused are fused and in the female separated. Average Weight of Adult male: 32 kg Habitat: Where there are food, water and shelter against predators. Habits: Troops Main feeding time: day Size: Gestation: 6 months Number of young at birth: single infant Communication: the baboon have a very wide range of calls of which the warning "Baahaa" is the most recognized. Age: about 32 years Diet: omnivorous, will eat anything, fruits, roots, berries, insects and even small mammals. Enemies: Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, and Pythons. Interesting facts: Baboon's are very caring about each other, and grooming your neighbour or superior make out a important part of their lives, they are very much like humans. Another interesting fact is that they also like to swim when it's very hot. Credits: Christian Fourie (photograph and info)