When two worlds collide: Baboons in the city
In the Overstrand, southern chacma baboons navigate a delicate balance between natural foraging and human-dominated landscapes. While aggressive management tactics escalate conflict and fragment troops, calm monitoring and habitat-sensitive strategies allow mothers and infants to forage safely, maintain social cohesion, and thrive. Sustainable coexistence benefits both baboons and communities, highlighting the importance of evidence-based, compassionate wildlife management.
