Papio (Noun)
Meaning
Baboons.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Papio hamadryas, also known as the hamadryas baboon, is the most widely distributed species within the genus Papio.
- Recent studies have shown that the Papio genus exhibits notable genetic diversity among its species.
- There are five distinct species classified within the Papio genus, including the olive, yellow, hamadryas, Guinea, and chacma baboons.
- The Papio hamadryas baboon is commonly found in savannas and rocky areas throughout North Africa and parts of the Arabian Peninsula.
- Baboons within the Papio genus generally form complex social hierarchies in their groups, usually involving a dominant male.