From Gombe to the Okavango

Field Studies of Chimpanzees and Baboons, by Curt Busse

Baboon Research from the Okavango (1977-80)

Predation

February 14, 2026

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PDF: Busse, C. (1980). Leopard and Lion Predation upon Chacma Baboons Living in the Moremi Wildlife Reserve. Botswana Notes and Records, Volume 12, Pages 15-21, 1980.

Infanticide

March 27, 2026

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PDF: D. A. Collins, C. D. Busse, and J. Goodall. (1984). Infanticide in two populations of savanna baboons. In G. Hausfater & S. B. Hrdy, eds., Infanticide: Comparative and Evolutionary Aspects, pp. 193–215, New York: Aldine.

Maps

February 15, 2026

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Maps and aerial photo of the baboon study area, including the home ranges of Camp Troop and White Island Troop.