The brutal killing of Raygun the baboon by schoolchildren in Mpumalanga has ignited outrage and a petition for justice, ...

A new study confirms that wild baboons do not recognize themselves in mirrors, reinforcing previous research on monkey ...

Animal rights activists, led by Chad Cupido, protested at Muizenberg Beach, calling for an end to the killing and disappearance of baboons in the South Peninsula. Activists, including Jenni Trethowan, ...

A study on wild baboons finds they fail the mirror test, raising new questions about self-recognition in animals.

In a lab test, chimps and orangutans can recognize their own reflection. But in the wild, baboons seemingly can’t do the same.

The more time alpha males spend guarding mates, the higher their stress hormones rise and the more their energy reserves ...

Ancient Egyptians mummified baboons for religious purposes, but new research reveals they were likely raised in captivity ...

Yellow baboons are ground-dwelling during daylight hours and live in large, diverse social groups ranging from eight to 200 members. Their omnivorous diet primarily includes fruits, supplemented by ...

Advocates say the unneeded animals deserve to feel the sun on their faces and grass under their feet after a lifetime in ...