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Baboons are large, diurnal, terrestrial primates of the genus Papio, native to Africa and Arabia. They have long, dog-like muzzles, sharp canine teeth, and sit on their buttocks. Learn about their taxonomy, fossil record, behavior, ecology, and relationship with humans.
The chacma baboon is one of the largest and most widespread monkeys in Africa, with a long, downward-sloping face and large canine teeth. It has three subspecies, distinguished by size, color, and geographic range, and lives in various habitats from woodland to desert.
The olive baboon (Papio anubis) is a widespread and diverse species of Old World monkey in Africa. Learn about its characteristics, distribution, habitat, behaviour, ecology, and conservation status.
Male pregnancy is the incubation of embryos or fetuses by male animals in some species, such as seahorses and pipefish. Humans do not have a uterus to gestate offspring, and male ectopic pregnancy by surgical implantation is extremely risky and unlikely.
For their study, the researchers filmed 10 olive baboons of varying ages, from infants to mature adults, including both males and females.
Learn the differences between precocial and altricial species, which are based on the maturity and independence of the young at birth or hatching. Nidifugous means leaving the nest shortly after birth or hatching, and is a characteristic of precocial species.
Learn about the reproductive systems, processes and variations of mammals, from monotremes to placentals. Find out how mammals produce sperm, ova, milk, and live young, and how they differ in sexual maturity, gestation and birth.
Learn how sexual selection, including male–male competition and mate choice, shapes the evolution of mammalian traits and behaviours. Find out how precopulatory mechanisms such as sexual dimorphism, weapons, ornaments, and neck length affect reproductive success.