Thug Baboon in South Africa: How Did They Become Public Enemy Number One?

They steal handbags, open cars and have no respect for humans. The last baboons of the Table Mountain region have become a real plague. The resident population is split into sympathetic protectors and fierce opponents. The animals are deliberately run over by cars, shot and poisoned. According to scientists the baboons have to relearn that humans are a threat in order to survive. Thus a special force has been recruited from the townships: the „Baboon Police“. Day and night the „officers“ follow the marauding baboon troops trying to chase away the monkeys with slingshots, sticks and whips. The documentary follows the „Baboon Police“ and their marauding monkey clans. Is there still a chance for humans and baboons to live in peaceful neighbourhood? Director: Herbert Ostwald 0:00 The documentary 0:37 The conflict between baboons and humans in South Africa’s Table Mountain area. 8:56 Baboons in South Africa have developed clever tactics to steal food from restaurants and homes. 16:28 Baboons in Cape Peninsula are becoming a problem due to human interaction and feeding, leading to dangerous behavior and potential shootings. 24:50 The town of Simon’s Town near Cape Town has been taken over by baboons and penguins, causing conflicts with humans. 31:24 Baboons in a nature reserve cause chaos and entertain diners at a restaurant. 39:29 The challenges faced by baboon monitors in dealing with car theft by baboons and efforts to prevent them from learning bad habits. 47:25 Keep the baboons in check and maintain peaceful coexistence with humans.