"Hamadryas Baboons: The Desert Kings of the Animal Kingdom"

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The Hamadryas baboon (*Papio hamadryas*) is a species of baboon native to the Horn of Africa and the southwestern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. It’s notable for its complex social structure and distinct appearance, especially the males, who have a large, white mane and pink faces.

### Key Facts about Hamadryas Baboons:
- **Social Structure:** They have a multi-level society. The basic social unit is the "one-male unit" (OMU), where one dominant male leads a group of females and their young. Multiple OMUs form clans, and clans can gather into bands, which can then form troops.
- **Appearance:** Males are larger than females, with a pronounced white mane and cape. Females are smaller and have brownish-grey fur.
- **Habitat:** They inhabit arid areas, savannas, and rocky regions where they can find shelter and food.
- **Diet:** Hamadryas baboons are omnivorous, feeding on fruits, leaves, seeds, insects, and small animals.
- **Behavior:** They are diurnal and spend a lot of time on the ground, but they sleep in trees or on cliff faces to avoid predators.

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