Nov. 21 (UPI) --A baboon escaped from a zoo in Cuba, resulting in a search and rescue operation involving special forces personnel, Ministry of the Interior agents and veterinarians. Tahimí Meneses ...

When you look at the lives of the 39 baboons abandoned on a farm near Burgersdorp in the Eastern Cape, you see more than an animal welfare crisis. You see the consequences of provincial policies and ...

A group of baboons thought it was safe to climb down from a tree when a buffalo wandered off, but they were wrong. In a hysterical video posted by Wild Friends Africa, nearly a dozen baboons acting ...

Baboons are remarkable animals. While they often are written off as unintelligent violently aggressive creatures and bear the brunt of uninformed slurs, nothing could be further from the truth about ...

Astrophotographer Greg Meyer has captured a star-studded nebula scene that conjures the image of a colossal baboon raging in the depths of space. The outline of the cosmic simian's mouth and face are ...

In Cape Town, South Africa, an ongoing conflict between people and baboons has escalated to the point that local authorities are considering culling 117 animals from four troops, roughly a quarter of ...

Get an incredibly detailed and intense look at the fascinating world of the baboon with this captivating close-up video! Witness the expressive facial features, powerful jaws, and complex social cues ...

There are six different species of baboons. Scientists have found that certain species of baboons are more aggressive than others. However, when push comes to shove, every species of baboon can be ...

A study found that female baboons with strong bonds with their fathers lived 2-4 years longer. Researchers believe paternal care creates a "zone of safety" for young baboons, contributing to their ...

Baboons are among the largest monkeys in the world, typically standing 20 to 47 inches tall and weighing 50 to 100 pounds, depending on the species. In addition to their size, baboons also have sharp ...