Simon Romanov

The Curious Case of Baboon Alopecia

The most common cause of alopecia is inflammatory acquired alopecia.

Now Researchers Have Found That Baboons Can Get Alopecia Too

Baboons have 5 different spicies and all of them are living in Africa or Arabia

Hair loss can be caused by a congenital or hereditary condition, or it can develop during the animal's lifetime

Their appearance may change, which can impact their social interactions and their status within their troop

Female baboons lost more hair than male baboons, according to the study.

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