hamadryas
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A large monkey with long silver hair around its head that lives in northeast Africa
- noun
- /ˌhæməˈdraɪəs/
- Specialized
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hamadriada
- Observing the hamadryas baboon in its natural habitat reveals its intricate social interactions.
Examples
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The hamadryas baboon is known for its striking mane and unique social behavior.
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Indeed, the Hamadryas baboon is found in both regions, and its arrival in the Arabian Peninsula occurred less than 200,000 years ago.
Academic text (2010) -
In northeastern Africa, the hamadryas baboon forms large groups led by dominant males.
Surface Forms
hamadryas singular
hamadryases plural
Etymology
Hamadryas comes from Greek parts hama- meaning 'together' and dryas meaning 'tree', and was the name for a 'tree nymph' or 'tree spirit'. So naturalists used that mythic name for the baboon, which helps you remember it as a wild animal of the outdoors.