Common name : Olive baboon, Anubis baboon
Scientific name : Papio
Family : Cercopithecidae
Native to : Africa and Asia
Interesting fact : Ancient Egyptians related the animal to Thoth, the god of letters.
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Conservation status : Least Concern
They have long, dog-like muzzles and sharp canine teeth. Known to be omnivorous, they eat insects and fish, wild hares, small monkeys and antelopes. They have been known to raid villages and attack livestock such as sheep and goats. They live in troops, with the alpha male and females with young. Females typically give birth after a six-month gestation.
