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The Geladas of Ethiopia

10,000 Birds

However recent research has shown that they are in fact not baboons, despite superficial appearances, and they are now just called “Gelada”. Their scientific name is Theropithecus gelada, the former word meaning “beast-ape” in Greek. Male Gelada in his prime. Photo by Adam Riley. Gelada lip flare and yawn. Photo by Adam Riley.

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