Points

20

per confirmed sighting

MammalConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
mammals • Cercopithecidae

Kinda Baboon.

K

Papio kindae

Category

mammals

Family

Cercopithecidae

Size

Smallest baboon species; adults are markedly smaller than chacma and yellow baboons. A single universal mass range was not inserted because available values vary strongly by sex and population.

Points

20 pts

Log a sighting

A closer look

Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding kinda baboon in its natural range.

Overview

How to identify it

Habitat

Woodland and savanna, including miombo-dominated landscapes in Zambia and Angola.

Diet

Omnivorous dietary generalist; recent Zambia field work documents strong seasonal shifts in plant foods and invertebrate use.

Behaviour

When to look

Diurnal.

Where to see it

Zambia flagZambiaAngola flagAngola

Safety and etiquette

Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.

Verification and sources

1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.