Hamadryas baboon
A species of Baboons, Also known as Thoth baboon Scientific name : Papio hamadryas Genus : Baboons
Hamadryas baboon, A species of Baboons
Also known as:
Thoth baboon
Scientific name: Papio hamadryas
Genus: Baboons
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Description General Info
Description
The mantle baboon (Papio hamadryas) is a primate species from the baboon species within the family of verbena relatives (Cercopithecidae). It lives in northeastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula and differs significantly in social behavior from the other types of baboons.
General Info
Lifespan
20-30 years
Diet
Hamadryas baboon primarily feeds on a varied diet consisting of grasses and leaves. Insects, seeds, and small vertebrates supplement their fare, highlighting their omnivorous nature.
Appearance
Hamadryas baboon is a medium-sized primate with a muscular body covered in silver-gray fur, strikingly set off by a bright white mane around the neck and shoulders present in mature males. It has a long face and prominent, furrowed brows over piercing light eyes. The males of the species also sport a long tail ending in a tuft of hair. Females are noticeably smaller and less colorful.
Behavior
Hamadryas baboon exhibits a strictly hierarchical and complex social structure, with troops dominated by alpha males who perform territorial defense. The species showcases peculiar grooming behaviors and females form a strong bond with a single male. Primarily, the species is omnivorous, feeding on fruits, grasses, and sometimes small vertebrates.
Population
Increasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Apes Family
Old world monkeys Genus
Baboons Species
Hamadryas baboon 
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