Baboons are fascinating to watch and on many occasions they have provided a highlight during game drives. I have often wondered at our fascination with their behavior and have come to the conclusion that it is a deep seated reminder of the innocence we as a developing species have lost. There are many traits in… Continue reading Sexuality in Baboons
Category: Life of Baboons
What is it about baboons that make them so fascinating to watch? Is it their close link to us on the family tree, that causes them to parody our very own humanity? In this section, I share some of my very own observations and theories on one of Africa’s most hilarious creatures.
Thought and Understanding in Baboons
What is it about baboons that make them so fascinating to watch? Is it their close link to us on the family tree, that causes them to parody our very own humanity? In this section, I share some of my very own observations and theories on one of Africa’s most hilarious creatures. Thought and understanding… Continue reading Thought and Understanding in Baboons
Baboons and Water
I studied a troop of baboons in the Okavango Delta for over a year. The troop roosted in the trees on an island across from the lodge and every morning would move onto the main island, returning to their roosting spot in the evening. It was at the time of the arrival of the flood… Continue reading Baboons and Water