Details for Gelada Baboon

• Gelada Baboon

  The Gelada (Theropithecus gelada) is a species of Old World monkey endemic to the high-altitude grasslands of the Ethiopian Highlands. It is unique among primates for being primarily graminivorous (grass-eating) and for the distinctive patch of bare, bright red skin on its chest, which intensifies in color during mating season. Geladas live in large, complex social groups called 'herds' or 'bands', led by a dominant male. They are often seen foraging collectively in open grasslands, known for their vocalizations and social displays. They are considered the only living baboon that spends most of its time on the ground.

  

  Habitat: The Gelada Baboon lives in Ethiopia.