New research from the University of St Andrews has shed light on baboons, moonlight and their link to an ancient Egyptian deity.

Baboons sacred to the ancient Egyptians were glorified as mummies after their death, but they suffered from poor conditions when they were alive, a new study suggests. The researchers examined bones ...

New research shows female Kinda baboons who have strong social connections with other female and male baboons, or are more dominant, have babies who become independent faster than others. They are the ...

Baboons (Papio) are found across the continent of Africa, from the west to the east and all the way south. They have doglike noses, impressive teeth and thick fur that ranges widely in color between ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Ancient Egyptians kept sacred, revered baboons in captivity, a new ...

Among baboons, females tend to form the strongest bonds with each other. Adult males live apart from them, except when mating. The species of Kinda baboons are different. A new study led by Anna ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. An American biologist sets out to study the little-known Kinda baboon species – and this involves getting close to them in their natural habitat.

Genetic analyses of baboons in Kenya reveals that most of them carry traces of hybridization in their DNA. As a result of interbreeding, about a third of their genetic makeup consists of genes from ...

The San Diego Zoo has welcomed Makeda, a female hamadryas baboon born June 25, who is already drawing attention from her ...