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Savanna Baboon-Olive race; in Swahili-Nyani

Papio cynocephalus (hamadryas)

Photo by Karan Raghwa
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Overall olive-greenish; males have well developed cape on shoulders. Largest baboon; sturdy build. Tall- 35 to 75cm
This photo was taken in Lake Manyara, Tanzania.

Habitat:

Savannas; semi-desert grasslands and scrub.

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Great spotting and picture Karan =)
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PublishedMarch 3, 2013

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