10 Facts about Mandrills

Post On: May 9, 2017
By: Agustina

Let me show you the interesting animals on Facts about Mandrills. The drill and mandrill are the members of genus Mandrillus. Mandrill is included in the family Cercopithecidae. This primate of the Old World Monkey has the biological name of Mandrillus sphinx.  In the past, the drill and mandrills are included as the members of genus Papio. Today, both of them have their own genus. Why don’t you look at the complete facts below for details about mandrills?

Facts about Mandrills 1: the physical appearance

The physical appearance of mandrills reminds the people with baboons. However, they are not baboons actually. They have closer relation to Cerocebus mangabeys.

Facts about Mandrills 2: distribution

Mandrills can be found living in tropical rainforest. They are widely distributed in Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and southern Cameroon.

Facts about Mandrills

Facts about Mandrills

Facts about Mandrills 3: lifestyle

Mandrills do not live alone. They have a very large group. In July to September, mandrills have the peak of mating season. Fruits and insects are the favorite foods for mandrills. In December to April, mandrills will give birth.



Facts about Mandrills 4: the classifications status

IUCN applies the vulnerable status for mandrills due to the declined population.

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Facts about Mandrills 5: color

The belly of mandrills is in white tone. The pelage has the dark grey or olive green color with black and yellow bands.

Mandrills Pictures

Mandrills Pictures

Facts about Mandrills 6: the multi-colors

The multicolored area of the body is around on the skin around anus and genitals. It may have the combination of purple, scarlet, blue, pink and red colors.

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Facts about Mandrills 7:  the olfactory communication

The olfactory communication in mandrills is assisted due to the presence of chest glands in males and females. However, the males have the prominent gland.

Facts about Mandrills 8: the canines

The female mandrills have shorter canines compared to males.  The length of canines for females is measured at 1 cm. On the other hand, males have 1.8 inches or 4.5 cm.

Mandrills

Mandrills

Facts about Mandrills 9: the weight

The weight of male mandrills is measured at 42 to 82 lb or 19 to 37 kilogram. On the other hand, the weight of females reaches 22 to 33 lb or 10 to 15 kilogram.   Due to the heavy weight, they are considered as the largest money.

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Facts about Mandrills 10: life span

If mandrills are in the captivity, they can live up to 31 years. When the females are 3.5 years old, they will reach the mature period.

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