Food
Omnivore
Baboons eat grass, fruit, seeds, insects and small animals.
Eats plants and animals
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Baboon Facts for Kids: B Is for Baboon
Baboons live in big family groups called troops. They spend lots of time on the ground, not just up in trees. Here are easy baboon facts for kids: what baboons eat, how big they grow, what a baby baboon is called and where baboons live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter B.
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Omnivorediet
Infantbaby name
Fun facts
Fun Facts About Baboons
Two more true facts about the baboon that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Baboon”
Baboon starts with the letter B. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
Baboons live in big groups called troops.
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One more fact
They spend most of their time on the ground, not in trees.
Act it outMove like a baboon for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter B in “Baboon”.
Ask a questionWhat would a baboon eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Baboon Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the baboon, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
A baboon is 60 to 100 cm long plus tail.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Baboons live for about 30 years.
LifespanBaby
Infant
A baby baboon is called an infant.
Baby nameGroup
Troop
A group of baboons is called a troop.
Group nameHabitat
Savanna
Baboons are found in Africa and Arabia.
Where they liveAnimal type
Mammal
Baboons live in big family groups called troops. They spend lots of time on the ground, not just up in trees.
Baboon is a mammalLetter
B is for baboon
Baboon has 6 letters and starts with B.
Say: Baboon
Quick quiz
Baboon Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
Question 1
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Free printable
Baboon Coloring Page: Letter B Worksheet
Done reading about the baboon? Print the free letter B sheet, say “B is for baboon” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Print at home or schoolFits US Letter and A4 paper
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Color and traceBig letters and dotted tracing lines
Uppercase BLowercase bTracing practiceFind the B animals
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Questions
All FAQs
Baboon Questions Kids Ask
Baboons eat grass, fruit, seeds, insects and small animals. That makes the baboon an omnivore, which means it is an animal that eats plants and animals.
A baboon is 60 to 100 cm long plus tail.
Baboons live for about 30 years.
A baby baboon is called an infant.
A group of baboons is called a troop.
Baboons live in Africa and Arabia. Their favorite habitat is: savanna.
Yes. The baboon is a mammal. Baboons live in big family groups called troops. They spend lots of time on the ground, not just up in trees.
Baboon starts with the letter B. Say it slowly and listen for the B sound at the start.
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