Baboons Take Over Kruger
Baboons have quite the reputation in South Africa. At Cape Point, you’re warned not to get out of your car when baboons are near. At Kruger, you’re warned to turn your refrigerator around so the baboons don’t get in and eat all of your food. The man who loaned us binoculars to check out the lions compared baboons to the devil, and told us about the time they broke into his house, destroyed everything in sight, ate all of his food, and pooped all over his house.
I’m sure baboons are evil. But we find them to be irresistibly cute, even when a group of them took over a bridge in Kruger one morning, making it impossible for cars to pass.
Swerve to the left? They’ll get in your way. Swerve to the right? They’ll jump on your car. Try to speed up? They’ll distract you with cuteness. I mean, seriously, aren’t they adorable?
Wow, these last few posts have totally cheered me up! I remit my statement about my favorite posts…the lions and baboons have really been vying for 1st place! Too amazing. I personally find baboons and all monkeys and apes to be totally cute, so I’m in complete agreement with you. Again, another awesome experience…so glad you shared!!!
That baby nursing from its Mommy is so endearing, even the way she’s holding him to her. And then the baby riding on its Daddy’s (?) back is adorable!