12/06/2025
🚨 Baboon Health Assessments Underway 🚨
Over the next few weeks, field health assessments will be conducted on baboons from the Slangkop, Waterfall, Da Gama Splinter, and Seaforth troops in the Cape Peninsula.
These assessments are in response to recurring hair loss seen in several troops since as far back as 2006. While the exact cause remains unknown, it may be linked to mange, ringworm, nutritional deficiencies, or other health issues. With winter approaching, it’s critical we get to the bottom of this for the sake of the animals’ welfare.
The project has been approved by the Joint Task Team (JTT), consisting of the City of Cape Town, CapeNature, and SANParks. Assessments will be carried out by experienced wildlife veterinarians, with support from the Cape Baboon Partnership (CBP) and under the welfare oversight of the Cape of Good Hope SPCA.
Our aim is that all baboons will be assessed and returned to their troops on the same day.
If you see teams in the field working with baboons - please don’t be alarmed. This is part of a carefully coordinated effort to improve their welfare. We kindly ask the public not to interfere with these operations.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
📷 Baboon Matters
