A VOICE FOR BABOONS
For more than 25 years Baboon Matters has been at the forefront of baboon conservation – in the face of ever-increasing urbanization and intensive agriculture, and the resulting escalation in baboon/human conflict.
“Baboons could not, surely, have a more passionate advocate. Baboon Matters is doing so much to help both baboons and people.”
– Jane Goodall
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The CT2 Troop of Constantia Management Overview
In 2021 the CT2 troop started to expand their home range from the Vlakkenberg range into Cecelia Forest, a move that had been anticipated by the specialist researchers who advise the CoCT on the management of the baboons. The service provider working at that time made provisions for rangers to continue managing the troop.
However, in April 2022 the CoCT withdrew rangers from the troop stating that they did not manage baboons “in that area” and that the rangers were not successful in that terrain.
Baboons on the Cape Peninsula
A Guide for Residents and Visitors
by Ruth Kansky
A joint production from Baboon Management Team
International Fund for Animal Welfare
In a funding environment where baboons are not considered a conservation priority, Baboon Matters relies purely on the support of the public to carry out its work.
HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP!In a funding environment where baboons are not considered a conservation priority,
Baboon Matters relies purely on the support of the public to carry out its work.
HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP
DONATE
We cannot continue advocating for the ethical treatment of baboons around the country without financial support.
Your once-off or monthly contribution, or bequest in your will, can aid our fight for a future for baboons in South Africa.
Please consider supporting us.
Add Baboon Matters Trust as a Charity Beneficiary on your existing MySchool card, or join the program. Because every swipe counts and every cent helps!
BABOON DEFENDERS
Baboon Defenders are a commited group of supporters who stand with us as a voice for baboons. All we ask is that you do what you can, when you can.
On occasion we may ask for your help – whatever it is, it will be what is truly needed, right when it’s needed most!
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What to do if a baboon enters your home?
Stay calm! He will not hurt you unless he feels threatened or cornered.
Make sure he has an exit route like an open window or door.
If you have dogs, lock them out of the way.
About Walking Tours
Although a change in policy by the City of Cape Town resulted in our Walking Tours with Baboons being stopped in 2011, we still get regular requests for these tours. Our Walks were incredibly popular, and many hundreds of people developed a deeper appreciation for baboons as a result, but we are unfortunately not allowed to offer them anymore.
CONTACT NUMBERS
Jenni Trethowan
084 413 9482
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