Key Information
Mandrills
| Species | Mandrillus sphinx, Mandrillus leuciophaeus |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Height | 22 to 37 inches (excluding the tail) |
| Weight | 22 to 66 lb |
| Lifespan | 12 to 14 years (in the wild) |
| Classification | Mammalia > Primates > Cercopithecidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
| Habitat | Rainforests and savannas |
Learning Point
- Mandrills are West African monkeys, among the most colourful in the world. They live in large groups, and are intelligent enough to be able to communicate in new ways.
Project
- Draw a picture of a family of Mandrills.
- Overview
- X-Ray
- Facepalm
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Location
| Places | West Africa |
Fun Facts
- Mandrills have colourful markings to help them attract a mate, with males being more colourfil than the females.
- They can learn to communicate in new ways, such as some facepalm to show they want to be left alone.
- The supergroups that Mandrills often live in can contain up to 800 individuals, all with a clear organizational structure.
- They are vulnerable because of deforestation in their natural habitat in West Africa.
Past Lessons
| 107 | December 6, 2023 | (North America) |