Chacma baboon
A species of Baboons Scientific name : Papio ursinus Genus : Baboons
Chacma baboon, A species of Baboons
Scientific name: Papio ursinus
Genus: Baboons
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Description
The Bear Paw or Tschakma (Papio ursinus) is a primate species of the genus Baboons within the family of Meerkatzenverwandten (Cercopithecidae). He lives in southern Africa.
General Info
Lifespan
20-30 years
Diet
Chacma baboon subsists on a varied diet, primarily composed of fruits, seed pods, and foliage. The species also occasionally consumes insects, small vertebrates, and eggs, signifying omnivorous feeding tendencies.
Appearance
Chacma baboon is a medium-sized primate with a robust body covered in coarse, grey-brown fur. Its face is typically hairless and darken with age. Males, significantly larger than females, display a heavy-set mane around the face and throat. Look past their long, pointed muzzle, canines and curly tail - their stand-out feature is a distinctive hairless, calloused patch on their buttocks, visible in both sexes.
Behavior
Chacma baboon is a highly social, diurnal species, known for its complex hierarchy within troops. This species uses vocal, visual, and tactile cues for communication, and grooming is essential for social bonding. Notably, chacma baboon exhibits a unique 'eyebrow-raising' alpha male display. They are mainly terrestrial but can climb trees if threatened. Chacma baboon forages for a wide range of foods, including fruits, roots, seeds, small vertebrates, and insects.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Apes Family
Old world monkeys Genus
Baboons Species
Chacma baboon 
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