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  1. A Primate's Memoir: A Neuroscientist's Unconventional Life Among the Baboons by Robert M. Sapolsky, 2002-03-05
  2. Atlas of Primate Gross Anatomy: Baboon, Chimpanzee, and Man by Daris Ray Swindler, Charles D. Wood, 1982-06
  3. Foraging for Survival: Yearling Baboons in Africa by Stuart A. Altmann, 1998-08-15
  4. Foraging for Survival: Yearling Baboons in Africa by Stuart A. Altmann, 2000-04-15
  5. Primates: Baboons, Drills, Geladas v. 8: Comparative Anatomy and Taxonomy (Publications, Science & Mathematics Texts) by W.C.Osman Hill, 1984-01-01
  6. A Primate's Memoir: A Neuroscientist's Unconventional Life Among the Baboons   [PRIMATES MEMOIR] [Paperback]
  7. The Baboon As a Nonhuman Primate Model for the Study of Human Reproduction (Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigations)
  8. Shape-adjusted bone mineral density measurements in baboons: other factors explain primate skeletal element representation at Swartkrans [An article from: Journal of Archaeological Science] by K.J. Carlson, T.R. Pickering, 2004-05-01
  9. Almost Human: A Journey into the World of Baboons by Shirley C. Strum, 2001-09-15
  10. Baboon Ecology: African Field Research (A Phoenix book) by Stuart A. Altmann, 1970-11
  11. Primate social perception: An investigation of baboon visual preferences for socially relevant stimuli by Randall C Kyes, 1984
  12. Social units of a free-living population of hamadryas baboons (A Warner modular publication) by Hans Kummer, 1973
  13. Strategies of Sex and Survival Hamadryas Baboons: Through a Female Lens by Larissa Swedell, 2005-03-07
  14. Ecological and Sociological Studies of Gelada Baboons (Contributions to Primatology, 16) by M. Kawai, 1980-08

61. Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Orangutans, Baboons
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62. Dr. Dietmar Zinner
(German). Zinner, D., Torkler, F. 1996, 1998. Hamadryas baboons Papiohamadryas in Eritrea. African primates 2, 6567. abstract.
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63. Satya Sept. 1999: Editorial By Catherine Clyne
west and central Africa as an effort to prevent “the killing and eating of endangeredgorillas, chimpanzees and other primates.” But baboons are primates.
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64. PRIMATES
Ecology feeding competition and social structure in baboons. Behav. Ecol. Sociobi38(5), 321329. Booth AH (1979). The distribution of primates in the Gold
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Id code: amd079 Cercopithecidae Papio hamadryas (Linnaeus, 1758) Taxonomic notes Although the 5-species arrangement of the baboons ( Papio P. hamadryas , therefore, includes at least five subspecies: P. h papio (Guinea baboon) from south Mauritania to Sierra Leone; P. h. hamadryas (Sacred baboon) in east Ethiopia, Sudan and Somalia; P. h. cynocephalus (Yellow baboon) from Somalia to the Zambezi valley and across south-central Africa to Benguela (Angola); P. h. ursinus (Chacma baboon) all over South Africa northwards to the Zambezi valley, Caprivi and the Angolan coast; and P. h. anubis (Olive baboon), the most extensively distributed of all baboons, ranging throughout Sahelian woodland from southern Mauritania and Mali to the Sudan and southwards to former Zaire and Tanzania. IUCN threat category The Guinea baboon, P. h. papio , and the Sacred baboon, P. h. hamadryas , (which here are considered as subspecies of P. hamadryas , but are listed as separate species, P. papio and P. hamadryas Available information Studies on this species have been carried out throughout its distribution range. East Africa West Africa Southern Africa Known extent of occurrence Papio has a wide distribution range from Senegal to Somalia (and Saudi Arabia), southwards to South Africa. Fig. 2.3.31.a was obtained from the map in Kingdon (1997), and revised in accordance with Oates (1996) and other available sources (such as Lernould, 1988).

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  • 67. ScienceDaily: Related Stories
    the role of estrogen in pregnancy have found that low estrogen levels caused miscarriagesin more than 50 percent of pregnant baboons, primates whose hormones
    http://www.sciencedaily.com/related.php?filename=000229075141

    68. Hamadryas Baboons
    baboons to distinguish them ecologically from other Papio baboons ( savanna baboons and mountain baboons ), hamadryas are unique among primates with regard
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    Hamadryas Baboons
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    amadryas baboons ( Papio hamadryas hamadryas ) range throughout the semi-arid regions of the Horn of Africa, including parts of Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, Djibouti, and Eritrea, and the southwestern part of the Arabian peninsula in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. Called "desert baboons" to distinguish them ecologically from other Papio baboons ("savanna baboons" and "mountain baboons"), hamadryas are unique among primates with regard to their complex, multi-level social system and their extreme male-dominated society, both of which have been viewed as adaptations to a harsh semi-desert environment. T hree main levels of organization characterize hamadryas baboon society. Troops are large aggregations (usually over 100 individuals) that assemble at sleeping sites but do not otherwise function as cohesive social groups. Each troop includes one or more bands , whose members travel together during the day and coordinate their movements. The band is probably the social grouping analogous to the "troop" of other papionin monkeys. Adult members of different bands rarely interact (and when they do interact, they usually do so agonistically), and, even when two or more bands share a sleeping cliff, each band travels and forages separately from other bands during the day. Within each band are a number of one-male units C A O verall, patterns of hamadryas behavior appears to be largely determined by competition, cooperation, and negotiation among males. Female behavior is less obvious and has not traditionally been thought to contribute greatly to hamadryas social organization. Both studies from captivity and my own ongoing research, however, suggest that social relationships among females and female choice may both play a significant, if subtle, role in hamadryas society.

    69. Cell Repository Widens Sample With Primates
    Now, Coriell is applying its expertise in the growing, freezing and thawing ofhuman cells to chimpanzees, gorillas, baboons and other nonhuman primates.
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  • 70. Baboons In Africa
    A varied diet As with most other primates man included - baboonsare omnivorous, eating both vegetable and animal matter. The
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    SAVANNAH BABOONS - Life in the Troop Baboons are large terrestrial monkeys confined to Africa. The number of species is disputed, with some authors lumping the Guinea, chacma, olive and yellow baboon as a single species - the 'savanna baboon' - while others regard them as four distinct species. Anatomically and behaviourally, the four are very similar, it is primarily the colour and length of the coat which distinguishes them. There is some overlap in their ranges where hybridisation occurs. The hamadryas or sacred baboon belongs to the same genus - Papio - and shares some traits with the Guinea baboon, including living in small family groups rather than large troops. The sacred baboon occurs in the arid reaches of the Horn of Africa. Life in the troop
    Baboons live in troops which usually number between 20 and 80 individuals, though bigger groups of well over 100 are known. The troops consist of several 'kinship' groups of adult females and their generations of offspring, as well as a number of mature, sexually-active males.

    71. Mindy's Memory - Baboon Facts
    Current Research with baboons (Note The following are examples of recentresearch done with these primates, it is by no means an exhaustive list.
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    BABOON FACTS
    Brought to you by Mindy's Memory Primate Sanctuary . If you find this page useful please consider making a donation to help us continue to care for needy monkeys. Family: Cercopithecidae
    Subfamily: Cercopithecinae
    Genus: Papio
    Species: hamadryas
      Subspecies: five
      • anubis (olive)
      • cynocephalus (yellow)
      • hamadryas (hamadryas)
      • papio (guinea)
      • ursinus (chacma) Taxonomy is disputed. Until recently all were thought to be separate species. Geladas, though a separate species, are usually grouped in with the common name, baboons.
      Appearance:
      All are among the largest of monkeys. All have cheek pouches, enabling them to "eat and run," large canine teeth and long snouts that give them a doglike appearance. They all possess large ischial callosities. In guinea baboons these are bright red. Baboon ears and faces are naked. Forelimbs and hindlimbs are about equal in length. Tails vary, but are generally long. Their fur is dense and their coloring varies somewhat, though most coats contain grey or brown. Olive baboons have a greenish olive coat; yellow baboons are yellowish brown; guinea baboons are reddish brown; chacmas range from yellowish gray to almost black. Body lengths range between 50-60cm. Weight ranges are from about 60-30lbs, or heavier, with the savanna baboons (olive and yellow) being the largest.

    72. Mindy's Memory - Gelada Facts
    Swedell, L Patterns of reconciliation among captive gelada baboons (Theropithecusgelada) A brief report. primates 38(3) 325330, 1997.
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    GELADA FACTS
    Brought to you by Mindy's Memory Primate Sanctuary . If you find this page useful please consider making a donation to help us continue to care for needy monkeys. Family: Cercopithecidae
    Subfamily: Cercopithecinae
    Genus: Theropithecus
    Species: gelada

      Taxonomy is disputed. Was included in the Papio genus until 1979. Is still normally grouped in under the common name of "baboon."
    Appearance:
    Gelada size range overlaps with that of baboons, making it one of the largest of monkeys. They are also sexually dimorphic. Females average around 22ins in length and weigh around 25lbs, while males are, on average, 28ins long and weigh almost twice as much as females. Female tail lengths average 14ins, while males average around 17ins. Their faces are naked, as other baboons, but their snouts differ, being shorter and higher. The nasal openings are situated differently - they are not quite as far forward on the end of the snout, and are tilted upward - and they are also shaped a bit differently. The end of the snout is rounded, more like that of a chimp. Their fur is coarse, dark brown to buff, and shaggy. The tips of their tails are tufted. They have well-developed ischial callosities and cheek pouches. Geladas all have an obvious naked red or dark pink area on their chests. This area changes in color and size when females come into estrus. Females also have skin knobs around this area, and on their perineal region, which also swell during estrus. Adult male male geladas have long, heavy, dark "capes" of fur around their shoulders.

    73. Animal Welfare - Primates - Coalette's Connection For Action
    at home. baboons in Kenya Need Our Help. Contact information is high.The primates are traded freely and without control. Some locations
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    CHIMPANZEE CHILD PERFORMS ON 'OPRAH' The Oprah Winfrey Show promoted Animal Planet on February 27 by hosting a young performing chimpanzee, along with a lemur taken from her native Madagascar and numerous other animal entertainers. View photos and watch a video clip here. Kendall chimpanzee walked upright to his chair, holding his trainer's hand. He entertained the audience by crossing his legs to "sit like a gentleman" and shaking hands with Oprah. After Kendall performed a back-flip, Oprah said "I don't think he likes doing it." Before walking off of the stage, he clapped and bowed to the laughing audience. A behind-the-scenes video showed him "reading" Oprah's O magazine while flying to Chicago in a private jet. Kendall's regular "job" is as a performer in Animal Planet Live at Universal Studios. Inform Oprah that primates are not props: The Oprah Winfrey Show
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    74. Primate Books Recommended By Ark Animals
    Minds of Their Own Thinking and Awareness in Animals Introduction to the primates.Primate Societies. Sex and Friendship in baboons With a New Preface.
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    75. Lack Of Estrogen Causes Miscarriage
    In a recent study of pregnant baboons–primates whose hormones during pregnancyact much like those of humans–low estrogen levels caused more than half to
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    Contact: Jennifer Donovan Phone: Lack of Estrogen Causes Miscarriage Restoring Normal Estrogen Levels Maintains the Pregnancy Eugene D. Albrecht, PhD , professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the University of Maryland School of Medicine , presented results of the study at a March 14 symposium on "Fetal Signaling and Labor," at the Society for Gynecological Investigation’s 45 th annual meeting in Atlanta. "Our findings indicate that estrogen plays a critically important physiological role in the maintenance of pregnancy and in fetal viability," Albrecht says. Albrecht and his collaborator, Gerald J. Pepe, PhD, professor of physiology at Eastern Virginia Medical School, artificially suppressed estrogen levels in 22 pregnant baboons. Seven also received an estrogen supplement that restored levels of the hormone to that of normal pregnancy. Another 20 baboons were left untreated, as controls. Pregnancy proceeded normally to term in 95 percent of the controls, but only 45 percent of the animals whose estrogen formation was suppressed were able to maintain their pregnancies, Albrecht reports. The other 55 percent miscarried. Monitoring six of the estrogen-suppressed baboons with ultrasound, the researchers found no fetal heartbeat, indicating that the fetuses had died before the miscarriages, he says. In contrast, all of the animals treated with both an estrogen suppressant and an estrogen supplement maintained their pregnancies, the perinatal endocrinologist adds.

    76. Primates - Order Primates
    Greycheeked Mangabey - Lophocebus albigena The African primates at Home Home Page.Geladas, Gelada baboons - Genus Theropithecus Gelada - Theropithecus gelada.
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    77. Primates
    Up Previous Next Title Page Index Taxonomy primates. (Order primates) Monkeysand baboons. (Family Cercopithecidae) Blue Monkey. (Cercopithecus
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    Blue Monkey Cercopithecus mitis stuhlmanni
    The monkey's eyes are closed, so it is difficult to see his face.
    Vervet Monkey Cercopithecus aethiops
    Baboons
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    Savana Baboon Papio cynocephalus
    If the baboon looks mean, he may be. I saw one baboon chase a Leopard
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    Red Colobus Procolobus badius

    78. Monkey Maddness - Natural Diet Of Primates
    consumption of cereal grains is a recent departure from more traditional plant foodsconsumed by a majority of primates. baboons also have a very selective diet
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    Natural Diet of Primates
    A tremendous diversity exists within the dietary choices of non-human primates. As a general rule, small animals require a high nutrient flow but a lower caloric input, while larger animals can survive on a poor quality, high density diet. This is linked to metabolic rate, whereby the smaller the primate, the faster the metabolism (Gaulin and Konner 1977). Non-human primates consume large quantities of plant remains which are variable in nutrient quality. Growing plants and fruits have a higher nutritional percentage of protein to fiber. Certain non-human primates obtain a considerable proportion of their diet from highly dispersed insects that are nutritively superior to fruits and leaves. Tree sap, a rare dietary constituent, is higher still in concentrated sugars than fruit. Gaulin and Konner (1977) predict that smaller animals will exploit resources such as fruits, insects, and sap, while larger primates will consume mature plants, of greater abundance, but less nutritive value. Diet can also be associated with energy levels. It is notable that gorillas and orangs exhibit low energy levels and consume low quality foods, while active chimpanzees consume a high- quality diet. There are exceptions to the generalization that small primates will select a high quality diet, while larger primates will rely primarily on low quality foods. Aye-ayes consume a large proportion of insects in their diet and are considerably larger than most other non-human primate. Yet, they do eat wood boring insect larvae which are less mobile and provide a higher yield. As well, the potto consumes a high proportion of insects and sap. This may somehow be linked to a faster metabolic rate (Gaulin and Konner 1977).

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    80. EBRA (European Biomedical Research Association, EBRA Bulletin
    of research where very particular species or subspecies of primates are required areasof testing where all the background data has been obtained from baboons.
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    EBRA Bulletin
    July 1996 The supply and use
    of primates in the EU

    One of the more important animal research issues being discussed in Europe is the supply and use of non-human primates in research and testing. The figures published in the 1991 European Union (EU) statistics show that there were 8,545 such primates used in the EU that year, with the majority being used in the UK, Germany and France.
    The use of primates
    The objections to the use of primates comes mostly from campaigning groups who have targeted this issue. However, the scientific justification for using primates cannot be so easily dismissed. A number of areas of virology (including some AIDS research and vaccine development and testing), biotechnology product development and neurobiology research are currently completely dependent on the use of non-human primates. The pressure against primate use has received some support from more respected voices but the arguments presented have not been found convincing. Indeed, it is likely that even the campaigning groups recognise the strength of the scientific justification for using primates and they have focused their main activities on secondary issues, such as supply and transport of primates, the use of wild-caught animals, etc to put pressure on the main issue.

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