Not your typical family portrait, but a family none-the-less… The large silver male on the right shows off perhaps not his best looking side which allows him to carry comfortably padded bright pink built-in seating with him wherever he goes. Weighing in at about 40 pounds (18 kg) and sporting a luxuriant full cape about his neck and shoulders, this Saudi Arabian native hamadryas baboon can live as long as 38 years in the wild. The baboon population of the KSA resides in the rocky mountainous areas of the country. His wife, the pretty little brunette on the left, is about half his size and is just one of his many wives in the harem, which can number up to 15 females. The females all mate for life with their Alpha male, and together with their offspring form a very strong and large family unit. Did you notice her cute little black haired baby clinging to her chest?
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That’s quite an interesting family portrait. I carry my own pink padding to sit on, but I cover mine with clothing. đŸ˜‰
That baby is cute – thanks for pointing out ’cause I would off missed it
She is such a cutir, and looking at him, I’m no longer worried about the size of my posterior.
Reminds me of that song…”what you gonna do with all that junk, all that junk inside that trunk?”
Love the photo! And the story too.
Susie: Neat story of the animal natives to your world.
I have to admit I burst out laughing after reading the title and then that piccie opening! These always used to give us high entertainment at the zoo when I was a child.
Thank goodness for Evolution!
Sure glad that’s not your family. Love the fancy hair dos. Haven’t I seen that ass before?
What a great shot. That puts a new meaning to the expression showing your backside to put it politely. I enjoy seeing your part of the world. Baboons are not something I’ve ever seen outside of a zoo. Even naturalized habitat style zoos just aren’t the same as seeing animals in their true natural habitat. That seems so amazing to me to be able to see animals like baboons in the wild.
Believe me, I was so excited to get all these photos. For once, we actually stopped the car and I was so happy just snapping away that I didn’t really even notice a lot of what I was getting photos of until I put them up on my computer.
I love the way mama is looking at papa. These are interesting creatures, Susie.
That is a great built in cushion! Terrific shot, Susie! Have a great week!
a very interesting family portrait ^..^
they are so lucky to have built in padding for seating…lol.
have a wonderful tuesday
Well thank God that we were not created with a rearend like that! LOL! I’m almost embarrased to look at those erotic rearends. (Must be my childhood upbringing with the Catholic nuns.)
I always thought baboon rear ends looked delicate, sore, even.
That’s probably not the case. What do I know, even though I’ve been called a baboon myself on occasion. Can’t imagine why…
It’s ok, Jacob – I think most men have been called baboons at some point…
Great photo.
Mary Elizabeth @ Now and Then
Now this should win post of the week; love the photo.
What a back side :)))
Nice and funny post, though! Thank you for sharing!
LOL, great photo Susie!
Have a great week
Guy
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