Mandrill - Wikipedia The mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) is a large Old World monkey native to west central Africa It is one of the most colorful mammals in the world, with red and blue skin on its face and posterior
Mandrill | Behavior, Diet Habitat | Britannica Mandrill, (Mandrillus sphinx), colourful and primarily ground-dwelling monkey that inhabits the rainforests of equatorial Africa from the Sanaga River (Cameroon) southward to the Congo River The mandrill is stout-bodied and has a short tail, prominent brow ridges, and small, close-set, sunken
Mandrill | San Diego Zoo Animals Plants Big and brilliant: Mandrills are the largest and most colorful of the Old World monkeys They are related to baboons and even more so to drills Their furry head crest, mane, and beard are quite impressive But what grabs your attention is their bright coloration
19 Mesmerising Mandrill Facts - Fact Animal The mandrill is a large Old-World monkey, most recognized by the striking blue and red skin on its face and rump Their heads are large, relative to their bodies, and the skin on their face is ridged
Mandrill - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio The mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) is a large Old World monkey native to west-central Africa It is one of the most colorful mammals in the world and its closest living relative is the drill
Mandrill - Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens Mandrills are cheek-pouch monkeys, which allows them to fill their mouths with a stomach’s worth of food to eat later Their intimidating canine teeth (up to 2 5 inches long) can be used in defense Mandrills expose their teeth as a greeting rather than a threat
Mandrill | National Geographic Mandrills are the largest of all monkeys They are shy and reclusive primates that live only in the rain forests of equatorial Africa Mandrills are extremely colorful, perhaps more so than any
Mandrill guide: where they live, what they eat and their biggest . . . Mandrills are world's most colourful monkeys with an unmistakable face With one of the most iconic faces in the primate world, mandrills have evolved a vivid mask The skin colour and pattern permit males to display their social rank and status to other males and communicate their genetic healthiness to prospective female partners
Mandrill Animal Facts - Mandrillus Sphinx - A-Z Animals Although nearly weighing as much as an ape, the mandrill is actually a type of monkey, splitting its time between the ground and trees Its bright facial colors and oddly shimmering fur are instant head turners for gawking tourists and zoo-goers alike
Mandrills: The Colorful Life of the World’s Largest Monkey Mandrills, the world’s largest and most colorful monkeys, are native to the rainforests of Central and West Africa Their colorful faces, rumps, and distinct body features are primarily found in males, making males and females sexually dimorphic They live in large social groups called hordes, with a dominant male leading the group