Baboons are primates comprising the genus Papio, one of the 23 genera of Old World monkeys, in the family Cercopithecidae. There are six species of baboon: the hamadryas baboon, the Guinea baboon, the See more

All baboons have long, dog-like muzzles, heavy, powerful jaws with sharp canine teeth, close-set eyes, thick fur except on their muzzles, short … See more

In Egyptian mythology, Babi was the deification of the hamadryas baboon and was therefore a sacred animal. It was known as the … See more

• Amboseli Baboon Research Project
• List of historical monkeys
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Six species of Papio are recognized, although there is some disagreement about whether they are really full species or subspecies.
Previously five species of baboon were recognised; the Kinda baboon has gained support for its … See more

Baboons are able to acquire orthographic processing skills, which form part of the ability to read.
Habitat and prey
Baboons are terrestrial (ground dwelling) and are found in open savannah, open woodland and hills … See more

Herpesvirus papio family of viruses and strains infect baboons. Their effects on humans are unknown. Humans infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis can transmit the disease to the primates upon close proximity. Pathogens have a high likelihood of … See more