The Olive Baboon is the baboon species found in Cameroon. Baboons are ground dwelling savannah monkeys, also found in woodland and at the rainforest edge. Male Baboons are double the size and weight of females.
where are they found?
The Olive Baboon can be found across sub Saharan Africa.
what do they eat?
Baboons are omnivorous. They eat mainly grass, fruit, gum and tubers, but will kill small animals for food if they are available.
They have cheek pouches which act as pockets that can be filled with food whilst on the move, which can be eaten later at leisure.
baboon facts
Males are dominant over females. The winner gains dominance and access to food, water and a mate.
Males will often join forces to defeat a third more dominant male. Infant baboons inherit their mothers status. This means infants of a superior female can take food from a low ranking adult.
Baboons walk on the palms of their hands whilst chimpanzees walk on their knuckles.
If baboons and chimpanzees meet in the wild they will play together.
The baboons dog-like body, muzzle and tail gives them the name 'monkey dog.' Baboons can walk up to 5 km a day.
Presenting their rear is a sign of submission.
