Baboons in Cape Town Review

What is the main problem faced by the residents of Cape Town due to baboons?

• Baboons stealing food

• Baboons attacking people

• Baboons damaging property

• Baboons spreading diseases

What is the estimated number of baboons living on the mountain top in Cape Town?

• 475

• 350

• 200

• 550

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What is the main reason for baboons entering urban areas in Cape Town?

• Curiosity about human lifestyle

• Lack of food in their natural habitat

• Availability of easily accessible food

• Desire to interact with humans

What is the primary concern of the residents regarding baboons entering their homes?

• Loss of food

• Disruption of daily routine

• Fear of physical harm

• Property damage

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What is the main method used by the Baboon Police to keep the baboons out of suburbia?

• Loud sirens

• Electric fences

• Food baiting

• Tranquilizer darts

What is the proposed solution to prevent baboons from entering certain areas in Cape Town?

• Call for a complete extermination of baboons

• Allow baboons to access the land but prevent entry into town

• Implement electric fences

• Increase the number of Baboon Police

What is the attitude of some individuals towards the coexistence with baboons?

• Resignation and acceptance

• Hope for peaceful coexistence

• Fear and hostility

• Anger and vengeance

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What is the main reason for the ineffectiveness of using weapons against baboons?

• Baboons are immune to pain

• Baboons are too fast to be hit

• Baboons have protective armor

• Baboons learn to avoid the person with the weapon

What is the role of the Baboon Matters organization?

• To promote peaceful coexistence with baboons

• To advocate for the extermination of baboons

• To provide medical care to injured baboons

• To capture and relocate baboons

What is the main characteristic of baboons that makes them difficult to deal with?

• Intelligence and cunning

• Speed and agility

• Strength and power

• Aggressiveness