Mandrill

A mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) is a large primate species native to West Central Africa. It is the largest of all monkeys and is known for the male's vibrant, colorful face and hindquarters. 🦍

The mandrill has a robust body and a short, stubby tail. Its most distinctive feature is the male's brightly colored face, which has a red stripe down the center and blue ridges on either side. The male's rear end is also brightly colored in red and blue. Females are much duller in color and smaller in size. The mandrill also has a long, pointed muzzle and a powerful bite.

Mandrills are found in tropical rainforests, savannas, and gallery forests. They are omnivores that forage for food on the forest floor. Their diet consists of fruits, seeds, roots, insects, and small vertebrates.

Mandrills are social animals that live in large groups called hordes, which can number in the hundreds. The horde is led by a dominant male. Despite their size and fearsome appearance, mandrills are generally shy and reclusive animals. They are classified as a vulnerable species due to habitat loss and hunting.