Baboon

usgb/bæˈbuːn/
noun

A large monkey that lives in Africa and Asia, known for its size, strength, and long, pointy face similar to a dog's.

The baboon climbed to the top of the tree to avoid the leopard.
Visual representation of "baboon" - A large monkey that lives in Africa and Asia, known for its size, strength, and long, pointy face similar to a dog's.

Often appears as...

  • baboon troop
  • baboon on the loose
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Animal Comparison

Baboons are often compared to dogs due to their facial structure, not just any monkey.

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His expression reminded me of a baboon, with its distinctive dog-like snout.
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Social Creatures

Baboons live in groups, so mentioning them alone might be unnatural unless context explains it.

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I saw a baboon separated from its troop, looking anxious.
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Habitat Awareness

Baboons are not from just anywhere; they're typically African or Asian, a fact to use in geographic references.

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Baboons can often be found creating a racket in the African savannah.
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