Gelada Baboons at Work and Play
In Gelada Baboons at Work and Play, narrator Sir David Attenborough highlights a group of 800 cliff-dwelling monkeys in Ethiopia. Their busy day includes grooming, eating, and playing on sheer cliff faces. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Lesson Express
Q: How are gelada baboons uniquely adapted to their environment?
A: They are fearless; they have very strong fingers; they can survive almost entirely on grass.
Q: Why do you think geladas live in such a challenging environment?
A: Student responses will vary. Students may mention that they are safe from predators.
Q: What evidence is there that geladas are very social animals?
A: They groom one another daily and chatter while doing so; they live in the largest assemblies formed by any monkeys.
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