Field notes, v1430
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thorn bush and small trees like Mopane and Crocodile tree - the natives say these Baboons are fairly numerous here. Nov. 9, 1950 Today I saw over 50 of these Baboons crossing a large grassy meadow. Many disappeared into the forest while a few lingered behind. I think one had been injured by a native hunter and were trying to help this one. This is the largest troop of Baboons I have ever seen. No measures them but found it difficult to get a shot as the bush was dense and they were on the move. Finally shot a young one who was watching me from a tree. As they travel these Baboons make awful noise, barking, squealing, and crashing through the brush.