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Diseases
Herpesvirus papio family of viruses and strains infect baboons. Their effects on humans are unknown. '''Humans infected with tuberculosis can transmit the disease to the primates upon close proximity. Pathogens have a high likelihood of spreading through humans and species of nonhuman primates, such as Baboons.'''

Predators
Their principal predators are Nile crocodiles, lions, spotted and striped hyenas, leopards, and cheetahs. They are considered a difficult prey for the leopard, though, which is mostly a threat to young baboons. Large males will often confront them by flashing their eyelids, showing their teeth by yawning, making gestures, and chasing after the intruder/predator. Although they are not a prey species, baboons have been killed by the black mamba snake. This usually occurs when a baboon accidentally rouses the snake. '''Unsuspecting Baboons are also prone to Jaguar attacks. During these attacks, they will attempt to climb up the tallest nearby tree in order to escape their predator.'''