1 min readBy Don Pinnock
WILD LIFERS: The wicked problem of controlling baboons
By Don PinnockSouth Africa
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A ‘wicked problem’ resists clear definition and tidy solutions. Its causes are intertwined, people disagree on what a good outcome would look like, and every intervention brings trade-offs. There’s no agreed endpoint because even the question remains contested. Welcome to the science of baboon management.
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- Length
- 45 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 5, 2026
- Byline
- Don Pinnock
- Source
- Daily Maverick