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Chacma Baboon

Papio ursinus

Habitat:

Chacmas inhabit a wide array of habitats, from the grassy alpine slopes of the Drakensberg to the Kalahari desert. The Chacma baboon is omnivorous with a preference for fruits, while also eating insects, seeds, grass and smaller vertebrate animals. The Chacma baboon is generally a scavenger when it comes to game meat and rarely engages in hunting large animals.

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4 Comments

Smith'sZoo
Smith'sZoo 11 years ago

Thanks Karen!

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Awesome series Dez!

Smith'sZoo
Smith'sZoo 11 years ago

Thank you J, the bum in the last pic.... oh no, these primates are too funny

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Adorable!

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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Aug 26, 2012
Submitted on Aug 28, 2012

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