Just like Dominic Toretto, Olive Baboons are all about family, living in groups that can number in the hundreds.
Just like Dominic Toretto, Olive Baboons are all about family, living in groups that can number in the hundreds. Of course, living together in such big packs isn't without challenges.
Male baboons often have short tempers, particularly with the youngsters, which keeps the female baboons on constant alert to protect their babies. Yet, this aggressive behaviour does have some upsides—it turns the males into effective ambush predators, thanks to their strong jaws and sharp fangs that can be as intimidating as a lion’s. The young males who make it through these tough early years grow up to be formidable hunters themselves.
Known for its unique grey-green coat that appears from a distance, the olive baboon calls 25 African countries home.