A baboon with serious ‘cases’ has been put to death, and angry animal rights activists are saying baboons are tourism icons, not problems.

The National Council of SPCA said paintball guns has been used as a deterrent on baboons for many years, however technology has evolved.

The search for Jeffrey the baboon continues after he was last seen in Florida with the public urged to report any sightings to animal welfare organisation Claw.

Residents of Johannesburg, beware: A baboon is running wild across the city, and locals have been warned to keep their distance from the primate.

Kataza the Cape baboon has a shot at finding love this Valentine’s month.