The mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) is a large Old World monkey native to west central Africa. It is one of the most colorful mammals in the world, with red and blue skin on its face and posterior.

Dec 12, 2025 · mandrill, (Mandrillus sphinx), colourful and primarily ground-dwelling monkey that inhabits the rainforests of equatorial Africa from the Sanaga River (Cameroon) southward to …

Mandrills live in the rainforests of equatorial Africa. They have long arms and can travel long distances on the ground. They do climb trees, though, and even sleep there, selecting a …

The mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) is a large Old World monkey native to west-central Africa. It is one of the most colorful mammals in the world and its closest living relative is the drill.

Mandrills are cheek-pouch monkeys, which allows them to fill their mouths with a stomach’s worth of food to eat later. Their intimidating canine teeth (up to 2.5 inches long) can be used in …

Mandrills are found in tropical rain forest habitats, montane and thick secondary forests, and thick bush. Although they are adapted to live in the ground, mandrills seek shelter in the trees …

The mandrill is the world's largest species of monkey. It is one of only two species in the genus Mandrillus, the other being the Drill (Mandrillus leucophaeus).