2015FIRES IN THE CAPE PENINSULA AFFECT CAPE TOWN'S CHACMA BABOONS - NUMBERS DOWN IN THE TOKAI TROOP
(see also Bab-blog - Updates on what is happening)
More baboons of the Tokai troop have died and more injuries have been made known, including round burn marks on the rumps of 8 adult males. It was confirmed in a BTT Situation report of March 24, 2015 there are now 61 baboons remaining in the Tokai troop, originally of 73. This follows the fires affecting the Cape Peninsula in the first week of March. For details see Bab-blog - Updates on what is happening
TOKAI BABOON NUMBERS CONTINUE TO DECLINE FOLLOWING BURNS SUSTAINED IN MARCH 2015 FIRE
- 12 OF 73 MEMBERS OF TOKAI TROOP NOW CONFIRMED DEAD
Tokai Troop Prior to fire 73 baboons
March 5 at 17h00
Baboon Technical Team situation report states:
* Three critically injured baboons euthanased.
* Four dead baboons found as charred carcasses.
* Seven injured baboons continue to be assessed.
66 baboons
March 9 at 14h00
Baboon Technical Team situation report states:
* Four critically injured baboons have been euthanased
* Four dead baboons found as charred carcasses.
* One critically injured infant – assumed to be dead
* Seven injured baboons continue to be assessed.
64 baboons
March 19
HWS Service Provider states:
62 baboons (no explanation of 2 additional deaths)
March 24
Baboon Technical Team situation report states:
"The final tally of dead and recovering fire-injured baboons in the Tokai Troop is as follows:
* Four critically injured baboons have been euthanased.
* Eight dead baboons found deceased as a result of the fire (either charred or died of their injuries shortly after the fire);
* Eight adult male baboons continue to be monitored for distinctive round red patches on their rumps. The result of fire burn, these red patches are now scabbing and veterinarians confirm that they will heal.
The Tokai troop is now confirmed to have 61 baboons in the troop – down from 73."
61 baboons
Note: Report also stated "The Zwaanswyk Troop has lost a juvenile and this is suspected to be from smoke inhalation. The troop now has 26 members. "
