29/07/2026
GROOMING IN BABOONS
Remove parasites: They pick off ticks, fleas, and other parasites that the other baboon cannot easily reach.
Strengthen social bonds: Grooming is one of the most important ways baboons build friendships and maintain relationships within the troop.
Reduce stress: Grooming has a calming effect and helps lower tension between individuals.
Maintain hygiene: They clean away dirt, dead skin, and debris.
The swollen pink area you can see is the female's sexual swelling, which is normal during her fertile period. Males may groom females more often during this time as part of courtship or to strengthen their association before mating
