Chacma Baboon

Papio ursinus


Habitat: Wide range of habitats as long as there is sufficient water available

Weight: Male: 25-45 kilos | Female: 15-20 kilos

Diet: Omnivore — Mostly vegetation (grass, bulbs, fruit), some invertebrates, fish, birds, and mammals

Lifespan: 20-30 years

Gestation Period: 6 months

Threats: Conflict with humans • Traditional medicine

A chacma baboon sits in the lush green summer grasses.

A chacma baboon sits in the lush green summer grasses.