Port of Call: Simon's Town Guest House & Self Catering Accommodation » baboons http://portofcall.co.za The Best View in Simon's Town Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:57:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Chacma Baboons http://portofcall.co.za/2009/02/01/chacma-baboons/ http://portofcall.co.za/2009/02/01/chacma-baboons/#comments Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:19:32 +0000 portofcall http://portofcall.ilocals.info/2009/02/01/chacma-baboons/ Papio ursinus 2.

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Our Simon’s Town Chacma baboon troop ( some 20 individuals, led by the alpha male) together with his harem of females, some babies piggy backing & playful juveniles,  marched up our road this morning.

They were on the lookout for raiding opportunities much to our guests delight. (They followed the Baboons at a safe distance.) They found a neighbours window open & proceeded to warily enter the house, only to almost immediately be ejected by the terrified occupant.

Although fascinating to watch, Baboons present a problem in Simon’s Town & although NOT dangerous unless cornered, they can be very destructive if they manage to gain entry into a house.

You can read more here on our famous baboons.

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