Baboons failed to recognize themselves in mirrors, suggesting limited self-awareness compared to some animals.

They also responded to the laser pointer alone — when scientists put the dot on the visible body parts of 91 baboons, the monkeys pawed at it 64 percent of the time. But only one of the 51 ...

As shown in the footage, a red or green laser pointer was first shone on a visible part of the baboon’s body, such as their hand or foot, to determine whether the baboon would investigate a mark ...

The baboons found the mark visually compelling, showing their curiosity by touching and scratching the mark. The laser was then shone on a part of their body the baboon could not see unaided, such ...

But the tree, he adds, spreading his arms wide like branches, is heavy with baboons. There are more ... bush can feel like receiving a gradual full-body tattoo. The Hadza spend a significant ...

Owl Rescue Centre’s Brendan Murray shared on Saturday that while rescuers attempted to retrieve Raygun the baboon’s body, their efforts were hindered by unwanted attention, forcing them to leave.

But there's a downside to being a strong and powerful alpha stud—at least if you're a baboon. Studies show that ... that mobilize energy to help the body cope with challenging situations.

There's a downside to being a powerful alpha male -- at least if you're a baboon. Studies show that despite their high rank, the No. 1 males in baboon society are also some of the most stressed out, ...

Owl Rescue Centre’s Brendan Murray shared on Saturday that while rescuers attempted to retrieve Raygun the baboon’s body, their efforts were hindered by unwanted attention, forcing them to leave.

Wild baboons failed to demonstrate visual self-recognition in a test carried out by anthropologists. Published today in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the study found that while the baboons ...