Geladas are not actually true baboons, and differ by having nostrils that are a further distance from the tip of the muzzle than other baboons.

Subspecies
Possibly two or three. T.g.gelada (Northern), P.g.obscurus (Southern).

Life span
Gelada baboons have a lifespan of over 19 years.

Statistics
Body length: 50-74cm, Tail length: 32-40cm, Weight: 11-20kg.

Physical description
Adult male gelada baboons have a long, heavy dark cape. Both genders have an hourglass-shaped area of bright pink skin on the neck and chest, which is indicative of fertility.

Distribution
Gelada baboons inhabit Ethiopia.

Habitat
They live on mountain grassland with no tall trees, and are restricted to altitudes of 1400-4400m.

Diet
This species feeds almost exclusively on grass.

Behaviour
Gelada baboons live in multi-male, multi-female groups, which can sometimes have as many as 600 members. In these large groups, bands of 50-300 tend to forage together, regrouping at night. They are diurnal and terrestrial. During the night, geladas sleep on treeless cliffs, away from predators.

Reproduction
After a gestation period of 150-180 days, females give birth to one infant.

Conservation status
Gelada baboons are categorised as Lower Risk by the 2000 IUCN Red List.