Before starting their experiments, the researchers set up two medium-sized mirrors near water spots the baboons visited frequently, giving them time to investigate these novel objects. Scientists used ...

The set-up of the mirrors during mirror exposure and the mark test. (a) Two juvenile baboons exploring mirror 1 together. (b) An adult male interacting with the mirror. (c) Mirror 1 (vertical ...

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Wild baboons failed to demonstrate visual self-recognition in a test carried out by anthropologists. Published today in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the study found that while the baboons ...

Impala look to baboons for security from big cats lurking in the woodlands. From their watchtowers, baboons call out threats to the earth-bound impala. From the beginning of time in this small ...

Ancient Egyptian baboon mummies show signs of captivity, with evidence of poor nutrition and inadequate sunlight. (Overview of some skulls available for study.) Credit: Bea De Cupere, CC-BY 4.0 ...

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While most animals either have eggs or give birth to live young in a pretty traditional sense, others have gone that little extra mile to adapt and reproduce through this really unique and ...

But there's a downside to being a strong and powerful alpha stud—at least if you're a baboon. Studies show that despite their high rank, the number one males in baboon society are also some of ...

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When it comes to self-awareness in the animal kingdom, not all primates pass the test. A recent study conducted in the harsh wilderness of Namibia reveals that wild baboons, despite their remarkable ...

Sure, it sounds absurd, but when these clever creatures strike, they don’t play fair. That’s where the right hunting guard dog comes in—one that’s not just loyal but tough enough to give baboons a ...