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Mandrill

Mandrillus sphinx

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About

The mandrill is a large primate and the largest species of monkey. They are known for their colorful faces and rear ends, which are used for communication and social signaling.

Habitat

Rainforests of Central Africa

Diet

Omnivorous - fruits, seeds, insects, small vertebrates, and fungi

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Fun Facts

Mandrills have the most colorful faces of any mammal.
They live in large social groups called hordes that can number in the hundreds.
Mandrills have large canine teeth that can be used for defense.

Conservation

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