Description

The deeply grooved face

dark brown

nostrils, which are set well back in the nose, are turned upward.

The body has three hairless areas which are a central area beneath the throat, and 2 symmetrical red areas on the chest (hourglass-shaped for females).

There are four round gray calluses at the rear.

The short tail has a dark brown tuft of longer hairs at the tip.

The male has a thick mane that hangs halfway down his back

Looks: females                                   males

22 inches in length                    28 inches in length

25 lbs.                                     50 lbs.

tail is 14 inches                         17 inches

 Gelada Baboons: Male

The community of Gelada Baboons