baboon

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(a)

a baboon

a kind of monkey – mammal – a member of the primates, belongs to the Old World Monkeys, related to mandrill and drill; found in Africa — with a dog-like muzzle (= mouth and nose part), large sharp teeth, and a short/long tail; size changes depending on the species (kind) – Guinea baboon is only 20 inches (50 cm) and weighs 14 Kg. while the biggest Chacma baboon grows to 47 inches (120 cm) and weighs 40 Kg; mostly vegetarian but sometimes eats meat; about five species (kinds) found in Africa, very limited in south-western Arabia and Asia,

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(b)

a kind of spider – arachnid – belongs to tarantulas, found in Africa,