Hamadryas Baboons are characterized by their distinctive manes and social structures. A memorable fact is that they form harems led by a dominant male.
Habitat
Found in rocky, arid regions and savannas in the Horn of Africa.
Diet
Omnivorous, feeding on fruits, seeds, and small animals.
How common
Uncommon
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