Baboon

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OLIVE BABOON Papio anubis Geographic Distribution and Habitat Found across 25 countries throughout equatorial Africa, the olive baboon (Papio anubis)—also referred to as the savanna monkey or Anubis baboon—has the most expansive range of any baboon species. Whether they are perched atop a steep, jagged slope overlooking sunlit grassy plains, or scurrying on all fours

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Anubis infant, riding

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Baboons are the world’s largest monkeys. They have distinctive faces and butts.

Funny Smiling Baboon

As animals are unable to communicate with words, it can sometimes be hard for humans to understand them. However, in the case of this baboon in South Africa, the message is pretty clear.