Genus Papio is commonly known as baboons. However, there are different species of baboons that belong to this genus, and they have varied synonyms. For instance, the olive baboon is also known as the Anubis baboon, while the yellow baboon is referred to as the Chacma baboon. Moreover, the Guinea baboon is known as the Kinda baboon whereas the Hamadryas baboon is called the Sacred baboon. In essence, the different synonyms for Genus Papio reflect the diversity of the baboon species. Despite the varied names, all the baboons in this genus share similar characteristics such as being highly social and intelligent primates.