The last grass-eating primate,unique baboon gelada

in #animal7 years ago

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Gelada is one type of monkey that looks like a baboon. These primates can only be found in the Ethiopian highlands. Gelada resides on the steep slopes of the mountains with rocky and sharp cliffs, At night, Baboon Gelada who has been tired of his activities will go to the edge of the cliff to sleep huddled together. A collection of gelada is very compact. If one member is threatened, they immediately attack blindly with their sharp teeth and claws. No matter it's a bigger and savage human or other animal.

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They barely have natural enemies, except humans who hunt them with their rifles. Adult Gelada skin is usually used for traditional headscarves by highlanders. Although the Gelada baboon is not on the list of endangered species, the Gelada remains protected in at least one habitat. Nevertheless, slaughter often occurs even for the pleasure of these gentle, gentle and intelligent creatures.

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They are born primates who eat herbs, besides the grass they also like to eat insects. Baboon Gelada spends most of their time sitting, picking and chewing the grass. Baboon Gelada live in groups, these small Gelada baboons often combine to form a larger group in foraging, around 30-350 Gelada. When food is plentiful, over 680 Baboon babes can be seen being together.

Unique baboon right?