| Mandrill | |||
| Genus | Papio | ||
| Species | sphinx | ||
| Status | Endangered | ||
| Habitat | Forest | ||
| Distribution | Equatorial West Africa; Central Africa | ||
| Height | (with tail) 24-41 inches (62-105 cm) | ||
| Weight | 110 pounds (50 kg) | ||
| Behavior |
The mandrill is a forest-living baboon that is incredibly strong and heavy-set. The mandrill can look very frightening when it flashes its fanged teeth during a loud bark.
Mandrills live in small groups called troops. They will throw sticks and stones at enemies in order to protect their young. | ||
| Diet | Seeds, insects, small animals | ||
| Feeding | They spend the majority of their time on the ground looking for food, but move to the trees to eat and sleep. | ||
| Lifespan | As long as 40 years | ||
| Conservation | The mandrill is threatened by the destruction of its forest home. In the past, its meat has been considered a delicacy in West African markets. Today, this animal is protected by conservation laws. | ||
| Interesting Facts | The mandrill is the most brightly colored mammal in the world, with sky blue, scarlet red, flaming orange, jet black, snow white, and bright pink markings. The male mandrill has very colorful skin on its face and bottom. Some scientists believe male mandrills use their colors to frighten other animals, while others say that the colors are used to attract females or help them identify one another. The mandrill is closely related to the drill. | ||
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