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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What is a mandrill and why is the species population declining? —

Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Oct. 2024 Often mistaken for baboons, mandrills are strikingly distinct in appearance. —

Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Oct. 2024 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. —

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