In Tiger World in Rockwell, North Carolina, USA, a family outing turned from a fun summer day to a disgusting one when an angry baboon threw its faeces on a family, right through the bars of the cage.

A new study has found that chacma baboons (Papio ursinus) like to feed on antelope poop, especially during drier months when vegetation might be sparse. Researchers deployed collar cameras attached to ...

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There are six different species of baboons. Scientists have found that certain species of baboons are more aggressive than others. However, when push comes to shove, every species of baboon can be ...

A study found that female baboons with strong bonds with their fathers lived 2-4 years longer. Researchers believe paternal care creates a "zone of safety" for young baboons, contributing to their ...

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