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Cape Town divided over plan to remove baboons

Published Sunday, September 27, 2026 · Updated September 27

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  • A 2025 census found that the baboon population on the Cape Peninsula had grown by a third since 2000, from 360 baboons to 493.

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  • The Guardian

    The article highlights the ethical dilemma and practical challenges of managing human-wildlife conflict, emphasizing the welfare of baboons and the ecological role they play.

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