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That's a losing battle': baboon incursions cause tense human-wildlife standoff in Cape Town

Increasing baboon populations in Cape Town, driven by urban expansion and lack of predators, are causing frequent human-baboon conflicts and traumatic intrusions into communities.

Science

fromPsychology Today

4 months ago

Baboons: Long-Term Research Reveals Who They Really Are

Baboons exhibit unexpected complex strategies of negotiation, collaboration, and resilience, revealing a sophisticated nonhuman society and challenging myths of violent simplicity.

Parenting

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

8 months ago

When Baboon Dads Stick Around, Their Daughters Live Longer

Engaged baboon fathers can positively impact their daughters' longevity, contradicting the notion of minimal male involvement in parenting.

Parenting

fromwww.theguardian.com

8 months ago

Female baboons with strong relationship to fathers found to live longer

Strong paternal relationships in baboons correlate with longer lifespans for females.

Baboons challenge assumptions about paternal roles in primate care.

Medicine

fromwww.nytimes.com

10 months ago

Humans' Wounds Heal Much More Slowly Than Other Mammals'

Baboons heal faster from injuries than humans, suggesting an evolutionary trade-off for our vulnerability.