Names

 بابون زیتونی :Persian name

بابون الزيتوني :Arabic name

English name: Olive Baboon

Scientific name: Papio anubis

General Classification

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Mammalia

Order: Primates

Family: Cercopithecidae

Habitat

The Olive Baboon inhabits steppe and semi-desert regions, including savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands primarily in Africa. Its distribution spans across western and eastern parts of the African continent where it adapts well to various terrestrial habitats

Conservation status

According to the IUCN, the Olive Baboon is classified as Least Concern. Despite this, habitat destruction and localized hunting are threats that require monitoring and conservation efforts

Diet

This species is omnivorous, feeding mostly on soft plants, leaves, fruits, seeds, and occasionally small insects or other animals

Threats

Predators include leopards, caracals, hunting dogs, hyenas, jackals, and humans. Habitat destruction and illegal hunting are major concerns for population stability

Gestation period: 5 to 6 months

Number of offspring: Usually 1 to 2 babies

Age of maturity: About 3 to 4 years

Lifespan: About 20 years

Body length: 90 to 115 cm

Height: 70 to 80 cm

Body weight: 20 to 45 kg

Interesting facts

Olive Baboons are highly social animals living in large troops. They are known for their intelligence and complex communication using vocalizations and body language

Introduction

The Olive Baboon is a common and widespread Old World monkey species native to diverse regions of Africa. These primates live in large, multi-male and multi-female groups exhibiting intricate social behaviors including grooming and vocal interactions. They are primarily herbivorous but opportunistically consume insects and small animals

Their habitat primarily includes savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands. Habitat loss and hunting have pressured populations, but they remain adaptable and resilient in their environments

Olive Baboons display notable intelligence and social complexity, making them pivotal subjects for research into primate behavior and communication systems in the wild