A male guinea baboon has been taught how to operate the feeder. This skill makes him attractive to females in the short term, while the males of the group remain unimpressed, although they also benefit from the extra food. (IMAGE)

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A male guinea baboon has been taught how to operate the feeder. This skill makes him attractive to females in the short term, while the males of the group remain unimpressed, although they also benefit from the extra food.

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A male guinea baboon has been taught how to operate the feeder. This skill makes him attractive to females in the short term, while the males of the group remain unimpressed, although they also benefit from the extra food. Photo: Tessa Frank

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