Ancient Baboon Mummy Origins Discovered in Egypt; Why Were These Animals Mummified?

Medicine & Technology Oct 24, 2023

As there are no wild baboons living in Egypt today and there is no evidence that suggests that these primates lived in ancient Egypt, the origins of ancient mummified baboons have remained a mystery. Read to learn more.

Baboons, Lemurs, Pigs’ Feces Contain Viruses That Can Kill Bacteria Within Diabetic Foot Ulcers [Study]

Sep 21, 2023

Endangered animals like baboons, lemurs and pigs may hold the secret to solving diabetic foot ulcers. Continue reading to learn more.

Social Conventions in Baboons Naturally Emerge Like in Humans, Study Shows

Dec 20, 2021

French researchers from CNRS investigate the emergence of social conventions on non-human primates, particularly in Guinea baboons, to see how it may also be important to animal societies.

Male Baboons Fighting for Social Dominance, Accelerates Their Aging Process

Apr 07, 2021

The price that male baboons pay for being on the top of their group is a premature aging process, according to a recent study by researchers from Duke University.