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: any of a genus (Papio) of large gregarious primates of Africa and southwestern Asia having a long square naked muzzle
also
: any of several closely related primates
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Comparing skin wounds in humans with skin wounds in other primates (including chimpanzees, baboons, and two types of monkeys), as well as with skin wounds in other mammals (such as mice and rats), the researchers found that humans had a significantly slower rate of healing.
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2025
While observing wild baboons in Kenya, researcher Akiko Matsumoto-Oda noticed something striking.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
In the past, researchers have run similar experiments with baboons.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
When Macrinus is in the suburban colosseum with the baboons, his outfit is subtle and majestic.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2025
While observing wild baboons in Kenya, researcher Akiko Matsumoto-Oda noticed something striking.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
In the past, researchers have run similar experiments with baboons.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
When Macrinus is in the suburban colosseum with the baboons, his outfit is subtle and majestic.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Baboon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baboon. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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baboon
noun
ba·boon
ba-ˈbün 
: any of several large African and Asian monkeys having long squarish muzzles and usually short tails
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