Animals Who Are Definitely in Control

4. This Baboon Is A Tenor

Potential Camera: Sony RX10 IV The Sony Average is where to buy. Price: $1,700* This photo was taken by Clemence Guinard and is titled "The Baboon Who Feels Like A Tenor." Wildlife photographer Guinard spotted this baboon yawning. Though, in truth, he's just sleepy, it appears as though he's going to break into song.

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This striking image captures a Hamadryas baboon and his troop in their natural habitat among the rugged mountains of Saudi Arabia. Known for their distinctive appearance and social structure, these baboons are fascinating creatures. With their expressive faces and regal posture, it’s almost as if this particular baboon could be dressed in makeup and a fluffy cape, ready to perform an aria on a grand theatrical stage.

The Hamadryas baboon’s commanding presence and unique features make it a standout in the animal kingdom. Living in tightly-knit troops, they exhibit complex social behaviors and hierarchies, adding to their intrigue. This photograph not only showcases their natural beauty but also invites us to imagine the playful and dramatic possibilities of their personalities.