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Papio ursinus
The chacma baboon often sleeps in large groups on cliffs or in trees at night to avoid predators. The morning dispersal from the sleeping site is synchronized, with all members leaving at the same time. In most cases, dispersal is initiated by a single individual, and the other members of the group decide whether or not to follow. At least five followers must be recruited for a successful dispersal initiation, and not all initiation attempts are successful.
On a hillside of the arid semi desert of Tankwa National Park.
Spotted on May 11, 2013
Submitted on Jun 17, 2013
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