Question 1

Are baboons territorial?

Accepted Answer

Baboons are not territorial. Their home ranges are based on the extent the baboons are prepared to travel to meet their dietary needs. If food availability changes - for example due to fire or drought, the boundaries of their range may change, and cause troops to come into contact with one another. Whilst wary of each other, each troop will avoid conflict if it can do so.

Question 2

Are baboons territorial?

Accepted Answer

Baboons are not territorial. Their home ranges are based on the extent the baboons are prepared to travel to meet their dietary needs. If food availability changes - for example due to fire or drought, the boundaries of their range may change, and cause troops to come into contact with one another. Whilst wary of each other, each troop will avoid conflict if it can do so.