A troop of kinda baboons have spent the evening on top of an acacia tree, snacking on its sweet sap. But now it’s time to find a different tree with better cover – and that requires an almighty leap in the dark. From Guardians of the Wild: https://bit.ly/3ozhkMk #GuardiansOfTheWild #ZambiasPeacefulPrimates>>>
Unlike hyenas and lions, leopards are excellent tree-climbers. Which means baboons sitting high up in a tree can never afford to let their guard down. The Luangwa valley has some of the highest densities of leopards in the world – bad news for the baboons who generally feel safe from>>>
Hamadryas baboons live in complex, hierarchical societies. In this clash between two rival factions, acts of disloyalty in a time of war are given swift and brutal punishment. Original Author: Produced by BBC Earth and published on 14/04/2020