Studies of the baboon are of special interest to students of human evolution because:
A)the common ancestor of humans and the apes was a baboonlike form
B)baboons make tools and hunt for meat
C)baboons occupy a habitat similar to that occupied by the early hominins
D)none of the above

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Baboons occupy a habitat similar to that occupied by the early hominins. While baboons are not direct ancestors of humans, studying their behavior and ecology can provide insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by early hominins in similar environments.

Studies of the Baboon Are of Special Interest to Students