The Geladas of Ethiopia
10,000 Birds
JUNE 11, 2013
Their scientific name is Theropithecus gelada, the former word meaning “beast-ape” in Greek. Especially in the dry season, bands join together forming grazing herds, which can number up to 1,200 animals (although 500-600 is more normal.) Gelada lip flare and yawn. Photo by Adam Riley. they are the most terrestrial primate after humans.
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