Mandrill
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Mandrillus sphinx
Technicolor face
It isn't really known why male mandrills have such bright red, white, and blue stripes on their face, though females may find them attractive.
Big bottoms
Females undergo a monthly swelling that indicates to males that they are receptive to mating.
Habitat/Range
Rainforests of West Africa
Wild Diet
Vegetation, Fungi, and Roots
Predators
Leopards and Humans
Reproduction
After a gestation of 5 to 6 months, a single infant is born. Females mature at around 4 years, while males mature at approximately 6 to 7 years.
Conservation Status
ENDANGERED
Due to hunting and habitat destruction.
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