MAMMAL MONDAY # 55

MAMMAL MONDAY #55

It’s that special day of the week when we meet a mammal and today’s adventure takes us to a small area in the West of Africa. Get ready to do some monkying around! Let’s do this!

MEET THE GUINEA BABOON!

   Range/Habitat: West Africa/ grasslands

   Diet: Omnivore: roots, grubs, eggs

   Length/Weight: 27”/ 39 lb

   Conservation Status: near threatened

Fun Facts:

• Guinea baboons are the smallest of all baboons.
• Male guinea baboons have large manes of fur.
• They live in troops of around 40 individuals.
• Guinea baboons forage for food on the ground, but sleep in the trees at night.
• They are also called the savanna baboon.
• Guinea baboons are highly vocal.

We love baboons and the Guinea baboons are so handsome with their large manes. These highly social and vocal primates are so fun to observe!