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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Primates |
| Family | : | Cercopithecidae |
| Genus | : | Papio |
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| Scientific Name | : | Papio |
| Common Name | : | Baboon |
| Other Name(s) | : | Olive Baboon, Yellow Baboon, Guinea Baboon, Chacma Baboon, Hamadryas Baboon |
| Group | : | Mammal |
| Number Of Species | : | 5 |
| Location | : | Africa and Western Arabia |
| Habitat | : | Grassland, rocky desert and rainforest |
| Colour | : | Olive, Yellow, Grey, Silver, Brown, Black |
| Skin Type | : | Hair |
| Size (H) | : | 50cm - 86cm (20in - 34in) |
| Weight | : | 14kg - 45kg (30lbs - 100lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 45kph (30mph) |
| Diet | : | Omnivore |
| Prey | : | Fruits, Seeds, Insects |
| Predators | : | Lion, Leopard, African Wild Dog |
| Lifestyle | : | Diurnal |
| Group Behaviour | : | Troop |
| Life Span | : | 15 - 40 years |
| Age Of Sexual Maturity | : | 5 - 7years |
| Gestation Period | : | 170 days |
| Average Litter Size | : | 1 |
| Name Of Young | : | Infant |
| Age Of Weaning | : | 6 months |
| Conservation Status | : | Least Concern |
| Estimated Population Size | : | Decreasing |
| Biggest Threat | : | Hunting and habitat loss |
| Most Distinctive Feature | : | Dog-like muzzle and long, bent tail |
| Fun Fact | : | Can travel more than four miles a day! |