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Olive Baboon

Papio anubis

Description:

Like other baboons, the olive baboon has a long, pointed, dog-like muzzle.[5] In fact, along with the muzzle, the animal's tail (38–58 cm) and four-legged gait can make baboons seem very canine.

Habitat:

Found in 25 countries throughout Africa, extending south from Mali to Ethiopia and to Tanzania. It inhabits savannahs, steppes, and forests

Notes:

I spotted a huge troupe of Olive Baboons all over the road and in the trees just as we entered Lake Nakuru National Park.

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1 Comment

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 12 years ago

Interesting Description.

Dan Doucette
Spotted by
Dan Doucette

Nakuru, Rift Valley, Kenya

Spotted on Nov 18, 2009
Submitted on Oct 18, 2011

Spotted for Mission

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