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Sexual Swellings And Reproduction Of Female Baboon

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Sexual Swellings/Reproduction The female baboon has a menstrual cycle just like human females have (Alberts et al., 2015; Altmann et al., 2015; Fitzpatrick, 2015). While the human menstrual cycle lasts for 5-7 days, the baboon’s menstrual cycle will last up to 35 days (Alberts et al., 2015; Altmann et al., 2015; Fitzpatrick, 2015). When estrus approaches, the female baboon will develop large swellings on or near the vulva, perineum, and anus (Alberts et al., 2015; Altmann et al., 2015; Fitzpatrick, 2015). These swellings attract males, and plenty of baboon males will compete for that female (Alberts et al., 2015; Altmann et al., 2015; Fitzpatrick, 2015). This competition can become very violent, and whoever wins the competition, reproduction will begin between him and that female (Alberts et al., 2015; Altmann et al., 2015; Fitzpatrick, 2015).
The most dominant male will mate with most estrous females (Alberts et al., 2015; Altmann et al., 2015; Fitzpatrick, 2015). After ovulation is over, the female’s swellings rapidly decrease (Alberts et al., 2015; Altmann et al., 2015; Fitzpatrick, 2015). That female will no longer be attracted to males, and will care for herself and her young (Alberts et al., 2015; Altmann et al., 2015; Fitzpatrick, 2015). After six months, one infant is born (Alberts et al., 2015; Altmann et al., 2015; Fitzpatrick, 2015). The young baboons are mainly black in color (Alberts et al., 2015; Altmann et al., 2015; Fitzpatrick, 2015).
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