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 ...

Controversy erupts as Cape Town's plan to confine wild baboons faces fierce opposition from conservationists and animal ...

Meet Moja, a Hamadryas baboon at the Phoenix Zoo who is celebrating his 24th birthday today. And how, you may ask, does a baboon celebrate his birthday? Nutrition Services made ice treats and "cookies ...

ASHEBORO, N.C. — The North Carolina Zoo held the grand opening of the long-awaited, renovated baboon habitat on Tuesday. The baboon "band" has been living behind the scenes on zoo grounds during the ...

Heavy is the head that wears the crown - even for baboons. Dominant members of primate troops miss out on restful nights, ...

Animal-rights group PETA has filed a complaint against Eastern Virginia Medical School, alleging abuse against baboons that went through Caesarian sections for pregnancy research. PETA sent the ...

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 ...

Animal welfare organisations are raising alarms as Cape Town proceeds with controversial baboon sanctuary plans.

A baboon at Popcorn Park died Wednesday, the animal refuge said in a social media post. “It is with deep sorrow that we inform you all of Legolas’ [the baboon] passing,” the Facebook post read. “While ...

In one of the most widely read posts on the Animals and Us blog (here), I discussed whether a troop of hamadryas baboons living in a garbage dump at Taif, Saudi Arabia kidnap puppies and raise them as ...