Alsu Baboon

The Alsu Baboon (Papio kauhus), also called the Kauhor's baboon, is a member of the family Cercopithecidae (the Old World monkeys). The species is one of the most wide-ranging of all baboons, being found in 12 countries throughout Rathnir, extending from Plagatea south-westward to Uldarash and Huitca. It inhabits savannahs, steppes, forests and has been sighted on the outskirts of Sorgliste.

The baboon is considered a sacred animal in ancient Dune Elven culture, and it is still considered taboo to kill them. The hunt of these animals is outlawed on the regions of Sharla, Erúme and Najer.

Social Hierarchy
Alsu Baboons live in troops of 25-30 and have a complex social structure. Most observers hypothesize an age-related hierarchy with mostly older females having some sort of leadership with a smaller group of older males leading as well. Some lingusists claim that the baboons have developed a complex communication system encompassing vocal and non-vocal gestures.

Sapient Interaction
The Alsu Baboon's interaction with Sapient Civilizations have been a long and detailed one. Archeological records show that several groups of ancient Dune Elves considered them sacred. Currently, there's efforts by the Keinomal of the Greatwhite Isles to spread the Alsu Baboon population into Greatwhite Island and other parts of Sorgliste.

☀ Article by NBEN and the Studies of Alonch Wayfarer☀