Being the largest of the monkeys, the mandrill is a shy animal that live only in the rain forests of equatorial Africa. They are 3 ft tall omnivores, eating fruits, nuts, insects, amphibians, and reptiles. They weigh 77 pounds, and they live in troops. The troops are lead by males, and include a dozen or so females and their young. Mandrills have a way of being cute and creepy all at the same time!
Mandrills do not fall in the category of endangered, yet they are a threatened species. They are hunted for bushmeat, as many Africans consider them a delicacy.
Fast Facts!
1. Omnivores
2. Lifespan in the wild: 20 years
3. Group: troop
4. Size: 3ft tall, 77 lbs
5. Protection status: threatened
