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Cape Town seeks solution to its baboon problem

First reported 4 Oct, 21:47 UTCUpdated 11h ago3 sources

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City plans to remove wild animals have sparked protests, and could even affect upcoming local elections

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Daily Maverick
WILD LIFERS: Drawing the line on Cape Town’s baboons

Synecdoche is an unusual word but capable of some heavy lifting. Applied to the baboons of the Cape Peninsula it’s particularly appropriate. It means a part which represents a whole. In arguments over raided kitchens, fences and the removal of troops there’s a much larger question of how much room humans are willing…

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The Week
Cape Town seeks solution to its baboon problem

City plans to remove wild animals have sparked protests, and could even affect upcoming local elections

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  1. Daily MaverickLean LeftZAHigh factuality
    WILD LIFERS: Drawing the line on Cape Town’s baboons (opens Daily Maverick in a new tab)

    Synecdoche is an unusual word but capable of some heavy lifting. Applied to the baboons of the Cape Peninsula it’s particularly appropriate. It means a part which represents a whole. In arguments over raided kitchens, fences and the removal of troops there’s a much larger question of how much room humans are willing…

  2. AllAfricaCenterZAMostly factual
    South Africa: Drawing the Line On Cape Town's Baboons (opens AllAfrica in a new tab)

    [Daily Maverick] Synecdoche is an unusual word but capable of some heavy lifting. Applied to the baboons of the Cape Peninsula it's particularly appropriate. It means a part which represents a whole.

  3. The WeekCenterUSHigh factuality
    Cape Town seeks solution to its baboon problem (opens The Week in a new tab)

    City plans to remove wild animals have sparked protests, and could even affect upcoming local elections

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