Baboon

**Semantic type:** Mammal

**Definition:** A large terrestrial monkey found in Africa and Arabia, it is the largest non-hominid member of the primate order. This primate has a long dog-like muzzles, close-set eyes, heavy powerful jaws, thick fur, a short tail and often brightly colored ischial callosities.

**Synonyms:** - BABOON - Baboons - Papio