noun
- Plural of gelada; large primates native to the Ethiopian highlands, characterized by a bare chest patch and long hair.
Usage: Also called gelada baboons, though they are not true baboons.; Scientific name: Theropithecus gelada.
Examples
- Geladas are found only in the high plateaus of Ethiopia.
- The distinctive red chest patch of geladas becomes brighter during breeding season.
- Researchers studied the social behavior of geladas in their natural habitat.
- Unlike most primates, geladas spend much of their time on the ground grazing.
- A troop of geladas can include over 600 individuals.