Sun-worshipping baboons rise early to catch the African

It seems it's not just humans who appreciate a spectacular sunrise.
These playful Gelada Baboons wake up before daybreak and climb to the highest vantage point they can find to bask in the dawn sunshine of Ethiopia's Simien mountain range.
The Geladas, which are some of Africa's most sociable monkeys, were pictured by photographer Simone Sbaraglia, who followed the group as they got up early and climbed to the nearest peak to catch the the morning rays

These playful Gelada Baboons, regularly climb to the highest vantage point they can find to bask in the dawn sunshine in Ethiopia's Simien mountain range

The Geladas are some of Africa's most sociable primates and live in groups of around 60

Gelada baboons are not actually baboons in a traditional sense - and are easily recognisable by the patches of hairless skin on their chests.
Due to a diet that consists primarily of grass the Geladas need large foraging grounds, with the heights of the Simien Mountains, which are more than 4,200 meters high, providing the perfect location

Comfort in numbers: A group of the highly sociable primates huddle together for warmth in the nest in Ethiopia's stunning Simien