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Papio ursinus griseipes
Colour varies from brownish grey to dark brown or nearly black, usually grey-brown. Adult males have a dark mane on the neck and shoulders. The hair is long and coarse. The backs of the hands and feet are dark brown or black. Babies have black hair and pink skin. The ears have pointed tips, and the muzzle is long and broad.( Smithers' mammals of southern africa a field guide. fourth edition)
Almost everywhere
It was standing on a bridge minding its own business and ignoring the passing cars.
Spotted on Aug 6, 2012
Submitted on Sep 19, 2012
2 Comments
thankyou carol and thankyou berndt for having created the mission, it suits perfectly my biggest field of interest :)
Baboons aren't usually my favorite animals, but you captured them perfectly and I really like your series. This are cool animals.