Real Chacma Baboon Skull - Female (Pathology)

The Chacma baboon is a species of Old World monkey native to southern Africa. Recognized for its distinctively long face and large size, Chacma baboons have a variable coat color ranging from olive-brown to gray and sometimes exhibiting a cape of hair on their backs. They are highly adaptable and live in various habitats, including savannas, woodlands, and rocky areas. Chacma baboons are social animals, forming troops led by a dominant male, and they are omnivores, feeding on a diverse diet of fruits, seeds, insects, and small vertebrates. Specifications: Exhibits healed pathology on the right side near the nasomaxillary suture This skull tips back easily and may need a little extra support when being displayed Skull Length 17.1 cm (6.7 in.) Skull Width 9.6 cm (3.8 in.) Skull Height 10.9 cm (4.3 in.)