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Chacma baboon

Papio ursinus

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Description:

1st and 2nd photos in Kruger National Park... 3rd in Lake Nakuru Kenya

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Chacma baboon

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Chacma baboon

Papio ursinus

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DanielePralong
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Comments (2)
DanielePralong
Hi Filipe Pereira! Should you create a separate spotting for the 3rd shot. On the first two you have the Chacma baboon, which can be recognized by its long, downward sloping face. The Hamadryas baboon is only found in the Horn of Africa and the southwestern tip of the Arabian Peninsula.
Ietermagog
This must be a handful for the mom! Could also join Kruger Park mission at http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8322205

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Kruger National Park, South Africa
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PublishedDecember 28, 2011

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