Meet The Largest Living Monkey
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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Mandrills are the largest of all monkeys. They are shy and reclusive primates that live only in the rain forests of equatorial Africa
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Males are about a third heavier than females, with a head-body length of 28-37 inches and a weight of 19-30 kg
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Females have a head-body length of 22-28 inches and weigh 10-15 kg
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Mandrills are known for their red stripes down their muzzles, blue ridges on the sides, and brightly coloured rumps
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They live in the rainforests of equatorial Africa, including Cameroon, Congo, and Equatorial Guinea
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Mandrills are social primates that live in large groups called hordes
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They are sexually dimorphic, with dominant males leading the group and fathering most of the offspring
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In the wild, mandrills live about 20 years. In captivity, with proper care, they often live up to 31 years
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