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It was on a Sunday morning and there were only the two of us, myself and Gwili. Everything was okay at the trust when suddenly there was a series of loud noises made by Baboons jumping on our cottage roof. When the baboon realized that we were approaching, it dropped the kitten and we delivered it to our vet just to make sure that the kitten was in good condition. For the most part it was, but it was starving. I rushed to the kitchen gave him some milk and a pinch of cat food. The kitten did not hesitate to eat and drink and within no time it was full and fell a sleep.
Shortly afterwards one of the board members, Miss Luciana, decided to pay visit with two of her friends from Nairobi. Her friends were very happy to see the kitten and even requested if it were possible for them to adopt the kitten, and as the Trust already have a cat there were no objections.
Now the kitten, named Nyani (the swahili for baboon), is in a much safer and happier environment because of the caring baboon who tried to nurture the abandoned stray. Peter Ndungu
9 Comments posted on "Did you know that even baboons care?"
The Quick Pet Stop » Did you know that even baboons care? on April 3rd, 2008 at 3:27 am
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Theresa Siskind St Petersburg FL on April 3rd, 2008 at 7:35 am
I know, this is amazing, when we first learned of this baboon and the kitten from yesterday’s post. Who would of thought…glad to know there was a happy ending. I view baboons differently now, thank you.
Wanda, Atlanta on April 3rd, 2008 at 7:45 am
I too have different view of the baboon - great story!
Theresa Siskind St Petersburg FL on April 3rd, 2008 at 7:49 am
Isn’t it a wonderful story Wanda…too bad no pictures. Baboons are always portrayed as sneaky and aggressive, now we know they have a softer side too!
sheryl, washington dc on April 3rd, 2008 at 8:37 am
I like baboons - they’re honest and just do what baboons will do. I’m amazed at this story of the kitten, too. I’m glad the kitten found a good home because it would’ve made a poor baboon. s.
Katie on April 3rd, 2008 at 12:38 pm
Ah that’s great Peter, well done!
F. J. Pechir on April 3rd, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Good work!
Gwili on April 3rd, 2008 at 1:48 pm
Ha ha. Thanks for your comments. I’ve always been a defender of the baboon’s. Now I have some proof they arn’t all bad! We heard earlier that Nyani is doing very well in Nairobi. She is fitting in with the other kittens (even though they are double her size) and is the only one of them to take solid food. Also her coat is growing back. Gwili
Christine C. on April 3rd, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Gwili thank you so much for the picture of Nyani…perhaps she will demonstrate some baboon characteristics after being so well looked after by a surrogate “dad!” Post a comment
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The Colobus Trust was established in Diani Beach, Kenya, in 1997 to save the endangered Angolan colobus monkey which was a frequent victim of roadkills. The Trust's trademark is Colobridges - bridges over the roads for save overpass. Gwili, a Welsh volunteer at the Trust reports on the day to day activities in an busy local primate conservation charity 
