Yellow baboon
A species of Baboons, Also known as Kinda yellow baboon, Ibean baboon Scientific name : Papio cynocephalus Genus : Baboons
Yellow baboon, A species of Baboons
Also known as:
Kinda yellow baboon, Ibean baboon
Scientific name: Papio cynocephalus
Genus: Baboons
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Description
The steppe baboon (Papio cynocephalus), also called Yellow Baboon or Babuin, is a primate species of the genus Baboons within the family of Meerkatzenverwandten (Cercopithecidae).
General Info
Lifespan
20-30 years
Diet
Yellow baboon's diet is predominantly omnivorous, consisting primarily of grasses and seeds. Its diet expands seasonally to incorporate fruits, leaves, and insect larvae, demonstrating high dietary adaptability.
Appearance
Yellow baboon is a medium-sized primate with a robust body. Covered in coarse fur predominantly in shades of yellow-brown and black, it sports a distinctive maned neck. Its distinctive snout resembles that of a dog, with a robust muzzle and large canine teeth. Mature males possess more pronounced colors and are larger in size. Other unique physical traits include long, reaching arms, a short tail, and pronounced ischial callosities.
Behavior
Yellow baboon is a diurnal, social species, living in multi-male, multi-female groups with strict dominance hierarchies. They exhibit exhaustive grooming behaviors, facilitating social bonds. Foraging predominantly on the ground, they consume diverse diets leaning towards omnivorous. Males participate in troop defense, displaying aggressive behaviors to protect territory.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Apes Family
Old world monkeys Genus
Baboons Species
Yellow baboon 
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