Olive Baboons at Mpala Research Center in Kenya (IMAGE)

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

Olive Baboons at Mpala Research Center in Kenya

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An olive baboon troop at the Mpala Research Center in Kenya. These baboons live in strongly hierarchical troops. Dominant individuals displace subordinates when feeding or mating. Studying their organizational behavior provides insights into the evolution of sociality in animals, including humans.

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Courtesy of Rob Nelson

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