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Yellow Baboon
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Yellow Baboon
papio cynocephalus
The Yellow Baboon is a playful and social animal that loves to live in groups. They have long limbs and a colorful face that makes them easy to spot in the wild!
Habitat: They live in grasslands and open savannas of Africa.
Appearance
The Yellow Baboon has short, pale yellow to olive-brown fur and a long, dog-like muzzle with a dark face. Its strong limbs and a distinctive bare rump make it visually different from many other monkeys.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPrimatesFamilyCercopithecidaeGenusPapio
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Baboons use over 30 different calls and many facial expressions to communicate.
Their bare rumps can change color, becoming bright pink in mating season!
They often sleep high in trees at night to stay safe from predators.
Yellow baboons can live in troops of up to 200 individuals!
Special abilities
Ability
Sharp Sentinel Senses
Yellow Baboon has keen eyesight and hearing that helps them spot predators or distant food sources quickly.
Ability
Powerful Jaws
Yellow Baboon can use its large, sharp canine teeth to defend itself and process tough plant matter.
Ability
Agile Climber
Yellow Baboon can swiftly climb trees because of its powerful limbs, which helps them escape danger.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 50-85 cm
- Weight
- 10-30 kg
- Lifespan
- 20-30 years
- Top Speed
- 45 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1-2
- Gestation
- 175-187 days
Diet & Feeding
Omnivores, they eat almost anything: fruits, grasses, seeds, insects, and even small animals.
Primary Foods
- fruits
- grasses
- leaves
- seeds
- insects
- lizards
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Leopard
Panthera pardus
Leopards are a primary predator of baboons.
eaten by
Spotted Hyena
Crocuta crocuta
Hyenas sometimes hunt baboons, especially solitary individuals.
depends on
Umbrella Thorn Acacia
Vachellia tortilis
Baboons eat its pods and leaves, and use it for shelter.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Omnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Also known as
PapioSavanna Baboon
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Yellow Baboon?
50-85 cm
How much does Yellow Baboon weigh?
10-30 kg
How long does Yellow Baboon live?
20-30 years
How fast can Yellow Baboon move?
45 km/h
What does Yellow Baboon eat?
Omnivores, they eat almost anything: fruits, grasses, seeds, insects, and even small animals.
Where is Yellow Baboon usually found?
They live in grasslands and open savannas of Africa.
How does Yellow Baboon hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Yellow Baboon usually have?
1-2
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