A female Yellow Baboon with a swelling on her posterior is showing signs that she is in oestrus. This is a strong visual signal to males
A female Yellow Baboon with a swelling on her posterior is showing signs that she is in oestrus. This is a strong visual signal to males who will vie for her attentions.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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