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This cute little baby baboon was sitting on a log quite happily until his sibling came up and pushed him off!
The Olive Baboon is named for its coat, which is, at a distance, a shade of green-grey. (Its alternate name comes from the Egyptian god Anubis, which was often represented with dog head and resembled the dog-like muzzle of the baboon.) At closer range, its coat is multi-colored, due to rings of yellow-brown and black on the hairs. The hair on the baboon's face, however, is finer and ranges from dark grey to black. This coloration is shared by both sexes, although males have a mane of longer hairs that tapers down to ordinary length along the back.[4] Besides the mane, the male Olive Baboon differs from the female in terms of size and weight.[4] Males are, on average, 70 cm tall and weigh 24 kg; females measure 60 cm and 14.7 kg.
Like other baboons, the Olive Baboon, does not have a flat face, but a long, pointed dog-like muzzle. In fact, along with their muzzle, the baboons’ tail (38–58 cm) and four legged gait can make them seem very canine. The tail almost looks as if someone broke it, because the tail is held upright over the rump for the first quarter, after which it drops sharply. The bare patch of a baboon's rump, famously seen in cartoons and movies, is a good deal smaller in the Olive Baboon. The Olive Baboon, like most cercopithecines, has a cheek pouch with which to store food.
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Primates
Family: Cercopithecidae
Genus: Papio
Species: P. anubis
Binomial name
Papio anubis (Wikipedia)
Thanks for any critiques and MERRY CHRISTMAS!,
Nick :-) |
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This picture is worth 5 points. Today because I am way behind in my giving of gifts...I can only afford to give you one. There is nothing wrong with your picture. It is wonderful, but in order for me to acknowledge everyone today, I must be wise with my points...so may YOU be Blessed on this most Holy of Christmas Eve's and Morning...
Bob
:-):-)
- jaycee
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(13255) - [2007-12-24 11:54]
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Hi Nick,
A very Merry Christmas to you too! The Baboon is adorable - I love the way he is looking at you and posing for the camera. I'm sure he is still in Tanzania but are you??
Jane
very nice , thanks also for the note, Ori
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- loot
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(8699) - [2007-12-25 1:13]
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Hi Nick
Thanks for this beautiful gesture and for this lovely image and also for all the wonderful postings you shared with us throughout the year.
All the best for you and your loved ones during this festive season and beyond into the New Year that looms ahead.
May God shower his choicest blessings on you and your family this Christmas, and for the New Year I wish for you:
Health to Enjoy each day in Comfort,
Copious measures of Love from Friends and Family,
The Exquisite Beauty of Nature,
Wisdom to Choose priorities Sensibly,
Prosperity and the Best of everything,
Generosity so you may Share the above,
Overflowing Happiness and Abundant Joy,
and a Youthful Excitement at life's Simple Pleasures,
Warmest regards
Loot
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What an amazing little baboon, Nick.
I have never heard of, let alone seen a "green" monkey.
So thanks for the introduction.
Sharp details and excellent exposure.
Love the eye contact.
Merry Christmas to you, and a very happy 2008!
Am looking forward to your safari pictures. : )
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Hello Nick ! Merry Christmas ! Great shot of that young Baboon ! Crisp details and good pose, well done ! Thanks !
Mario
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