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Chacma baboon, Papio ursinus
Chacma baboon, Papio ursinus (Papio salvanus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Monkeys, Edinburgh, 1844
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This exquisitely hand-colored steel engraving depicts a Chacma baboon, Papio ursinus, also known as the Cape baboon or the southern baboon. The image is taken from Sir William Jardine's Naturalist's Library: Monkeys, published in Edinburgh in 1844. The illustration was created by James Stewart and engraved by W.H. Lizars. The Chacma baboon is native to southern and eastern Africa, specifically in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. They are the largest of all baboon species, with males weighing up to 27 kg (60 lbs) and females up to 15 kg (33 lbs). Their coat is a distinctive shade of dark grey or brown, with lighter fur on the face and chest. Chacma baboons are omnivorous, feeding on fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, insects, and small animals. They live in large social groups, with dominance hierarchies established among the members. These baboons are highly intelligent and have been observed using tools and displaying complex social behaviors. This engraving captures the baboon's expressive face and strong build, with its sharp teeth and muscular physique on full display. The intricate details of the fur texture and the delicate shading in the hand-coloring add to the lifelike quality of the image. The Chacma baboon has been a subject of fascination for naturalists and artists for centuries, and this beautiful engraving is a testament to their enduring appeal.
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