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The Hamadryas Baboon (Papio hamadryas), also referred to as the Sacred Baboon, is a species of Old-World monkey found in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
These primates lives in a hierarchical system (harem) consisting of a single male with up to nine females and their offspring. Two to four of these harems join bachelor groups to form a clan, which can consist of up to 60 members. They then come together to form a troop, which can reach up to 750 individuals.
These clever primates prefer a habitat including rocky hills, savannas and woodlands, but do require cliffs for both resting and hiding from predators. A habitat inclusive of a good water source is a must. They are omnivorous, with their diet including small vertebrates, seeds, roots, termites, bulbs and fruits. Should they be close to an urban settlement, they will also raid rubbish tips and dump sites.
Predators of this primate include not only man on a trophy hunting safari, but also large birds of prey, Leopards, Nile crocodiles, Lions, Cheetahs, Jackals, and both the Striped and Spotted Hyena.
The Hamadryas baboon mates throughout the year, with a gestation period of roughly 175 days, after which the female births one young.
Their IUCN status is listed as Least Concern, and their numbers are seen as increasing.
Name:
Papio hamadryas
Male Weight:
22-66 pounds
Male Shoulder height:
inches
Range:
Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen
Mating:
Throughout the year
Gestation Period:
175 days
Life span:
20 years
Males are quite distinctive, with a long silver-gray coat on their shoulders and back, whereas a female’s coloring is browner, without any cape. Males are larger than their female counterparts. The face and buttocks of both sexes is a reddish-pink color. The Hamadryas baboon has a long tail.
These intelligent and wary primates prove to be a challenge when hunting in Ethiopia, and the best method is to ambush them early on the cliffs or to spot-and-stalk them during feeding times. Both methods have their challenges, as mentioned the Hamadryas Baboon is a clever and wary.
Given the animal’s intelligence and astute nature, stalking them can be quite difficult and a long shot may well be needed. The reward of harvesting this unusual trophy during an African hunt showcases the hunter’s skills in targeting a challenging hunting adversary.
For an ethical and humane hunting safari, don’t forget to have accurate shot placement. In the case of the Hamadryas Baboon, a shot to the center of the chest will suffice. A .270 caliber and larger will work well, the most important is that you are comfortable shooting with the rifle and are able to shoot accurately.
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