▸ 9. Baboon Myths

Separate fact from fiction – explore common myths and misconceptions about baboons

February 15, 2026

✖️ They have lost their natural fear of humans

Baboons living near human settlements are not naturally fearful of […]

February 15, 2026

One could argue that naming a baboon, respects it as […]

February 15, 2026

The fear that a baboon will one day kill or […]

February 15, 2026

There is evidence that baboons instinctively find men more intimidating […]

February 15, 2026

Relocating a baboon is not a feasible solution for a […]

February 15, 2026

As of September 2025, there were 29 individuals in the […]

February 15, 2026

The removal or death of a baboon always disrupts the […]

February 15, 2026

Like other coastal baboons in the Western Cape, the Rooiels […]

February 15, 2026

Based on our knowledge of the troop, there is no […]

February 15, 2026

Chacma baboons are indigenous to South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, […]