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Where Do Olive Baboons Live?

Quick answer

Olive Baboons are native to Africa. Olive baboon across equatorial Africa from Mali and Ethiopia to Tanzania and northern South Africa in savanna and woodland.

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Native range

Olive baboon across equatorial Africa from Mali and Ethiopia to Tanzania and northern South Africa in savanna and woodland.

Continents and countries

Olive Baboons occur across Africa. Local populations depend on intact habitat, prey or food plants, and freedom from persecution.

Habitat types

Savannas, woodlands, and rocky hills of equatorial Africa provide shelter and feeding grounds. Seasonal movement may follow rains, prey migrations, or breeding cycles.

Range changes

Historic range may exceed current distribution. Habitat loss, hunting, and climate shifts continue to affect where olive baboons persist today.

FAQs

Where do olive baboons live in the wild?

Olive baboon across equatorial Africa from Mali and Ethiopia to Tanzania and northern South Africa in savanna and woodland.

What do olive baboons eat?

They feed on omnivore — grasses, seeds, insects, small mammals, and crops, varying by season and local habitat.

Are olive baboons endangered?

Olive Baboons are listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

How big is a olive baboon?

Adults weigh about 30 kg and reach roughly 1.1 m long.

Sources

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