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 The species is sexually dimorphic, as males have a larger body, longer canine teeth and brighter coloring Its closest living relative is the drill, with which it shares the genus Mandrillus
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 eyes The adult male has bare coloured patches of skin on both the face and the buttocks
Mandrill - National Geographic Turns out the bright red and blue on a male mandrill’s backside really draws the eye – especially the ladies’
Mandrill - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants The male mandrill is the largest living monkey Mandrills live in the rainforests of equatorial Africa They have long arms and can travel long distances on the ground
Mandrill - Denver Zoo Adaptations They are semi-terrestrial, foraging on the ground on all fours (quadrupedally) and climbing high up in trees to sleep and to find fruit or leaves ; Opposable thumbs and big toes allow climbing, grasping and manipulating objects ; Cheek pouches can hold a large amount of food while foraging to consume later ; Thick pads on the rump support weight when sitting
Mandrill Facts, Pictures Video. Learn All About The Biggest Monkey In . . . Mandrill facts, pictures and video Discover the world’s largest monkey! Mandrill Facts At A Glance Scientific Name: Mandrillus sphinx Type of Animal: Mammal Animal Family: Cercopithecidae Where Found: Rainforests of western central Africa Length: Male 75 to 95cm (30 to 37in), female 55 to 66cm (22 to 26in) Weight: Male 19 to 37kg (42 to 82 lb ), female 10 to 15kg (22 to 33lb)
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 Both species were traditionally thought to be baboons, but further evidence has shown that they are more closely related to White-eyelid mangabeys
19 Mesmerising Mandrill Facts - Fact Animal Mandrill Profile 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 They are found predominantly in western and central parts of Africa, residing in rainforests and, occasionally, savannahs
Mandrill, Mandrillus sphinx - New England Primate Conservancy MANDRILL Mandrillus sphinx Geographic Distribution and Habitat Mandrills mostly reside in the tropical rainforests of equatorial Africa The largest population lives in Gabon, where they inhabit dense, lowland jungles that range from sea level to steep hilly terrain Smaller groups inhabit the rain forests, upland slopes, and bush of Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and the Democratic