One of the fascinating animals you’ll find in a zoo is a baboon. Baboons are exuberant animals and are social. Besides, they are great climbers and have a few tricks to show you if you allow them. But as fascinating as they are, you may be hesitant to approach one. As a matter of fact, many states illegalize keeping them as pets. So, you may be wondering: Are baboons dangerous? Can I go close to one? Let’s find out more about that in this post.
Are Baboons Dangerous?
Like gorillas, baboons are only dangerous when provoked or threatened. They hardly attack human beings and are social animals. But under threat, they have two sharp canine teeth and sharp claws that they use to attack. Sometimes, they get aggressive when they see food on people. In such situations, they may try to aggressively obtain the food item from the owner.
As sociable and entertaining as they can be, it’s not safe to keep baboons as pets. They are unpredictable and can become aggressive when hungry. They have strong arms that are well-built from climbing from tree to tree. So even though they are not as large as gorillas, they are still strong enough to harm a human being. Therefore, it is often discouraging to feed them whenever you go to the zoo.
