mandrill

noun

man·drill ˈman-drəl

: a large baboon (Mandrillus sphinx synonym Simia sphinx) of central Africa west of the Congo River with the male having a bright red and blue muzzle

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Phoenix Zoo's beloved mandrill Nikki is known by staff and visitors for her strong, independent and dominant attitude. —

Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 16 June 2024 Nikki turned 37 in January, even though mandrill monkeys typically do not live past their early twenties, according to the zoo. —

Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 16 June 2024 Baby mandrills nurse for anywhere from six to 12 months and remain close to their mothers even after weaning, according to the release. —

Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2024 According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the mandrill is listed as vulnerable. —

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