Mastodawn

Stefan F. Wirth Jan 20, 2025

#Papio #hamadryas (#Cercopithecidae) live I.a. in northeastern Africa and are ground-dwelling #omnivores. A female with her young (#ZooBerlin 2020) benefits from the protection of her group, which consists of around 7 members. It is a so called #onemaleunit. They can join together to form higher associations (#band and #troop, see Akio Mori et al 2007) for more security for their members. #evolution #biodiversity

Akio Mori et al. 2007: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10329-007-0045-2

Scientific Frontline Oct 26, 2023

In ancient #Egypt, various #deities were portrayed as animals. Thoth, the god of learning and wisdom was represented by a #hamadryas #baboon. Baboons, probably held in captivity in Egypt, were mummified as votive offerings after their deaths.
#Biology #Zoology #Anthropology #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2023/10/bio10262301.html

On the trail of a great mystery; how did the baboons get to ancient Egypt?

The geographic origin of mummified baboons found in ancient Egypt