Reports of a marching band of baboons terrorizing wine growers in the Franschhoek Valley region of South Africa is challenging the grape crop of several vintners.  Apparently, a recent set of brushfires in the mountains surrounding the valley has driven a troop of nearly 50 baboons deeper in the wine region, searching for food.  Not only do the primates seem to have developed a “taste” for the Pinot Noir varietal, but they prefer the ripened to the green grape, enjoying the berries about a week prior to planned harvesting.

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