Baboon Observations and Other Wildlife

            Today was a very easy day. We went to Lake Manyara National Park and observed baboons for only about an hour and a half. Observing the baboons was fun. Since it was early in the morning,  most of the baboons were resting when we got to the park - sitting on the side of the paths and grooming one another. As the morning went on an afternoon came, more activity could be seen from the younger members of the baboon troops (chasing, jumping, and playing with one another). There also were quite a few mothers with newborns clinging to their stomachs! Their interactions were really fun to watch and seeing them walk and climb trees just reminded us about how closely we truly are to primates.

            After observing different baboon troops, we were able to finish our drive around the park and look for other wildlife species. Fortunately, we saw tons of elephants, a bunch of zebras, and a giraffe – all closer than we had before! We just got back to camp and for the rest of the day we have to analyze the data we've collected on baboon behavior and begin to work on readings and our assignment.

            Tomorrow we have a field lecture in the morning, but right now the location is TBD. We know it’s going to be somewhere outside of camp, but it still remains a mystery where it is exactly. But we’ll find out soon enough! Hope everyone is enjoying the blog so far. Thanks for reading and commenting! 

A baboon taking a nap!

Zebra grazing near the water

Almost missed this guy because he was so dark in color, but he walked right towards us as we passed by!

And of course, my favorite type of wildlife!