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The Geladas of Ethiopia

10,000 Birds

Their scientific name is Theropithecus gelada, the former word meaning “beast-ape” in Greek. In parts of the Simien Mountains of northern Ethiopia, from which I have just returned, Geladas have been protected from persecution for some time. Gelada lip flare and yawn. Photo by Adam Riley. Bachelor male Geladas chase a harem male.

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