A low-ranking male Yellow Baboon grooms a low-ranking female showing obvious signs of oestrus. Behaviour like this establishes bonds that often last
A low-ranking male Yellow Baboon grooms a low-ranking female showing obvious signs of oestrus. Behaviour like this establishes bonds that often lead to mating and are a low-ranking males best chance of breeding
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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