Mandrill
The mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) is a large Old World monkey in the family Cercopithecidae, native to the tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa. It is the largest monkey species, with adult males weighing up to about 40 kilograms and measuring roughly 75 centimeters in body length, while females are smaller. Males exhibit striking facial coloration—blue and red ridges—and a bright blue rump, which contrasts with the more subdued tones of females and juveniles. The vivid coloration is used in social signaling and competition.
Mandrills live in complex, multi-tiered social groups that can number in the hundreds. The groups are social
Reproduction occurs year-round with variable peaks; gestation is about six months, typically yielding a single infant.
Conservation status: The IUCN lists the mandrill as Vulnerable due to habitat loss, hunting, and fragmentation,