baboons preparing to roost for the night, Papio ursinus
Baboons prefer to roost in the safety of the branches of tall trees. They feel this gives them more protection from their nemesis, the leopard.
Size: 5200px × 3684px
Location: Hwange National Park Zimbabwe.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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