The Mandrill

Mandrill is a large monkey that lives in Africa and in regions of the Near East, there are about 12 different species of mandrill; one of the best known live in the east and in southern Africa, its weight ranges between 14 and 40 kg, and its height, between 50 and 110 cm.

The mandrel has a narrow nose and a dog-like face, is almost the size of a German shepherd dog, males have teeth up to 5 cm long, which serve to eat and fight, the mandrill has legs They are almost the same size as the front ones, they walk on all fours and have a tail, but they can not hold on to anything with it.

The baboons live in groups of 10 to 200 individuals, led by a large and strong male that fights when attacked, the baboon is dangerous, even for larger animals.

The mandrill feeds on insects, herbal fruits, leaves and eggs, sometimes stores food on their large, hanging cheeks, when they grow a little, the young travel on the mother's back, but newborns are hung from the fur of her .

The way to show friendship is by showing his teeth, raising his upper lip and making sounds, however when the mandrill begins to hit the ground and brings out its fangs, this is a sign of disgust.

The baboons walk through the meadows during the day and sleep at night.

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