How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Although it is impossible to count these animals, it is estimated that there could be as many as about 300 troops. The number of individuals in a troop can vary between 10 and 100, with the average size of a troop in the Park ranging between 30 and 50. This means that the number of baboons in the Park may be in excess of 10000.
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