Baboon
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Look how proud, look how young and still powerfull. The “clowns” of the the African Bush,,,,, the Baboon. Satara, Kruger National Park, South Africa. Enjoy. marie.strydom@gmail.com
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Taken in Lake Manyara, Tanzania.
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I like how his Ears stick out.
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These two just couldn’t leave each other alone.. and reminded me of my two boys!
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A fractal image representing a baboon.
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10×14 watercolor. Available. The Mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) is a primate of the Cercopithecidae (Old-world monkeys) family, closely related to the baboons and even more closely to the Drill. Both the Mandrill and the Drill were once classified as baboons in genus Papio, but recent research has determined that they should be separated into their own genus, Mandrillus. The Mandrill is the world’s largest species of monkey. The word mandrill means “man-ape”. / Description / The Mandrill is recognized by its olive-colored fur and the colorful face and rump of males, a coloration that grows stronger with sexual maturity; females have duller colors. This coloration becomes more pronounced as the monkey becomes excited and is likely to be an example of sexual selection. The coloration on the rump is thought to enhance visibility in the thick vegetation of the rainforest and aids in group movement. Males can weigh up to 60 lbs (30 kg), females about half as much (30lbs). They can grow to be about 1 m long (39 in) and can survive up to 25 years in captivity. Females reach sexual maturity at about 3.5 years. / Habitat / The Mandrill is found in the tropical rainforests of southern Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea and Congo. Its distribution is bounded by the Sanaga River to the north and the Ogooué and Ivindo rivers to the east. Recent research suggests that mandrill populations north and south of the Ogooué river are genetically so different as to be different sub-species. (information from Wikipedia) Complete 2008
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Two baboons doing a bit of back scratching but keeping an eye on what was going on around them. Near Lake Nakuru, Kenya
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Permanent Ink and Watercolour on 300g Watercolour Paper… / I love baboons, although they can be really naughty! I have the pleasure of seeing these wonderful creatures on a daily basis – sometimes raiding my kitchen! I donate 50% of proceeds from the sales of this image to the / www.baboonmatters.org.za
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I’m busy movng house, and haven’t had time to get out to do landscapes. Being addicted to the sound of a cluncking shutter, I had to come up with something to shoot indoors. I bought two of those ‘shake to charge’ torch-lights, and used a 30sec exposure to light this. It’s a baboon skull I picked up while hiking near Clanwilliam in the Western Cape, and tools I inherited from my grand-dad.
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The Siamang, as an arboreal primate, absolutely depends on the forest for existence, needing trees for its living. At the moment, the Siamang is facing a population decrease due to habitat loss, poaching and hunting. The Siamang mainly eats various parts of plants. The Sumatran Siamang is more frugivorous than its Malayan cousin, with fruit making up to 60% of its diet. The Siamang eats at least 160 species of plants, from vines to woody plants, Its major food is figs. The Siamang is native to the forests of Malaysia, Thailand, and Sumatra.
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Hamadryas Baboon. Al-Hada, Saudi Arabia / December 2002 I just wanted to highlight my latest journals with this shot… journals chronicling Seven Years in Arabia. So, if you have a few spare moments and would like to leave this day with a little more knowledge than when you began it then I suggest you read My Saudi Arabia My Saudi Arabia – Part 1 / My Saudi Arabia – Part 2, It’s Not About the Sand / My Saudi Arabia – Part 3, Travelling Further Afield
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The Olive Baboon (Papio anubis), also called the Anubis Baboon, is a member of the family Cercopithecidae (Old World monkeys). The species is the most widely spread of all baboons: it is found in 25 countries throughout Africa, extending south from Mali to Ethiopia and to Tanzania. Isolated populations are also found in some mountainous regions of the Sahara. It inhabits savannahs, steppes, and forest areas.
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I have to admit that I am not knowledgeable about music, though I listen to it a lot. If I say anything here that doesn’t quite fit with YOUR perception of this situation, feel free to fill us in. The beautiful naturally flowing music of the native African people HAD TO start somewhere right? It only makes sense that the giraffes do the high notes, since they are an octree higher than everyone else. The monkey will do the yippin’ and chatterin’ sounds that don’t seem to belong, but fit in wonderfully. Base notes are the hippo’s domain, accompanied by the elephant who is ambidextrous because he also trumpets. The lioness sings whatever she wants to because, well, who’s gonna argue? She looks like things haven’t been going well lately… if only she could get the monkey off her back! :)
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This Baboon looked like he was waiting for his portrait to be taken. He is at the Brookfield Zoo. It amazes me, the texture of their hair. taken with a Canon EOS 40D.
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This olive baboon seems very sad. She was bored at times as she occasionally pulled out the hairs from her forearm which became bald. But she was lucky, as she had been rescued from the illegal bushmeat trade in Cameroon.
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Ahhh!
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found him glaring out of a bottle!!!!!!!
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LOCATION CAPTURED: ‘THE KRUGER NATIONAL PARK” South Africa CHACMA BABOON – Papio ursinus The Chacmas vary considerably in colour across their range but are generally a grizzled grayish colour. The tails, about the same length as the head and body together, are usually carried with the proximal or upper third part upright and the balance downwards. The juncture between these two sections is sharply kinked. The sexes are best distinguished by the formation of the ischial callosities on their rears. The females have their callosities in two sections, separated by the vulva which becomes swollen and red when the animal is in oestrus, and the male’s callosities are in one section with the left and right hand parts joined below the anus. This is presented by the female to the male as a sexual advance and also as a social greeting. / These common, gregarious animals form troops of sometimes more than fifty individuals. The adult males may move between troops which maintain a range which they defend, usually rather peacefully, but savage fights do occur. The troops are ruled by dominant males; in small troops by a single individual and in larger troops by as many as twelve. Males sit idly at a vantage point ready to bark a warning of any danger; they also serve to protect the troop by keeping the youngsters from straying and by staying on the edges of a moving troop. / Their preferred habitat is in proximity to rocky hills and kranzes for resting at night. They also rest in tall trees. They do, however, range far and wide to forage. The voice is a bi-syllabic bark of the adult males, which is repeated intermittently. It is particularly stimulated when danger is threatened. They also grunt, and in excitement this rise to a sharp snore, ‘Wah-Wah’ accompanied by head-rocking and tail-waving indicates great pleasure. / They are preyed upon by the larger carnivores, but are well able to defend themselves using their long powerful canines, and are particularly dangerous in a pack. One young, very rarely twins, is produced at any time throughout the year. / FOOD: They are omnivorous, the main diet being vegetarian and in particular, grass. They eat a wide range of fruits, seeds and plant matter. Insects and other invertebrates are taken and they relish scorpions which are lifted carefully and the sting flicked off. They hunt and kill smaller species of antelope and the young of antelope, domestic poultry and the young of goats, as well as hares and reptiles. Regular access to water is essential. Older males are not above cannibalism of the young of their own troops.
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This little guy looks so cute until you have to be in charge of him for an entire day. Then he turns into your worst nightmare! Little Troy’s mother was killed by hunters and he is living at an animal sancturary in Namibia with about 15 other baboons. He was only 8 weeks old when I took this picture back in October 2008 and was already a handful. He enjoyed getting into anything he could get his little hands on. Each night a different volunteer was responsible for sleeping with him since he needed constant care and attention. Just like a baby he needed his bottle or pacifier to suck on or he would wake up screaming since he was scared of the dark. He was quite a brat, but also such a cutie. Now I’m sure he lives full time outdoors with the rest of the troop playing all day long.
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This baby baboon has been adopted by a 12 year old girl. / The mother was shot by farmers and fortunately this little one was found and saved as often the farmers leave the babies to die. This I am told. / They are intelligent and understand what is being said. The little girl has to teach the baboon in the same manner that it’s mother would’ve taught it.
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by Erika GouwsYoung baboon at play in the Kruger National Park, South Africa
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The Mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) is a primate of the Cercopithecidae (Old-world monkeys) family, closely related to the baboons and even more closely to the Drill. Both the Mandrill and the Drill were once classified as baboons in genus Papio, but recent research has determined that they should be separated into their own genus, Mandrillus. / The Mandrill is recognised by its olive-coloured fur and the colourful face and rump of males, a colouration that grows stronger with sexual maturity; females have duller colours. This colouration becomes more pronounced as the monkey becomes excited and is likely to be an example of sexual selection. The colouration on the rump is thought to enhance visibility in the thick vegetation of the rainforest and aids in group movement. It is considered vulnerable on the UN endangered species list
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The Baboons will have a new home at last, plans for a new enclosure will commence after the new seal exhibition opens. These poor little fellows are still housed in the old 18hundreds cages there keeper are thrilled. / SONY 350 /500 LENS /
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