The mandrill (commonly known as the "great ape" or "savage") is a large monkey that lives in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and is one of the largest monkeys in the world. Here's a closer look at mandrills.
1. Classification and appearance
Mandrill belongs to the family of primate monkeys, and its scientific name is Pongo. It is currently classified into two species: the Borneo mandrill (Pongo pygmaeus) and the Sumatran mandrill (Pongo abelii).
1. Borneo mandrill: Also known as Bornean orangutans, it is found in the tropical rainforests of the island of Borneo in the Malay archipelago. Males can weigh up to 80-100 kg, have a body length of about 1.2-1.5 meters, and a shoulder height of about 1.4 meters. They have black or brown body hair and develop vajra-like arms and strong muscles.
2. Sumatran mandrill: Also known as Sumatran orangutans, it is found in the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Compared to the Borneo mandrill, the Sumatran mandrill is larger. Males can weigh up to 90-130 kg, have a body length of about 1.2-1.8 meters, and a shoulder height of about 1.5-1.75 meters. Their body hair is also mostly black or brown.
2. Behavioral characteristics
Mandrills are arboreal animals that call tropical rainforests home. Their limbs are long and powerful, and their hands and feet are nimble, making them suitable for life in the treetops. Mandrills feed mainly on fruits and leaves, but also some insects, bird eggs, and small vertebrates. They are herbivorous and omnivorous and have a wide range of dietary habits.
Mandrills are social animals that form groups of adult males, female orangutans, and juvenile orangutans. There is a clear hierarchy and social structure within the group, and males often display impressive displays of threat to assert their position.
Status of conservation
Mandrills are an endangered species and face serious threats to their survival. The forests they live in are threatened by deforestation, habitat destruction and illegal hunting. These acts of destruction have led to dwindling habitats, reduced food supplies, and declining populations.
In order to protect mandrills, many countries have adopted a series of conservation measures, including banning illegal hunting, establishing nature reserves, and conducting scientific research. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed mandrills as endangered and is working to protect their habitat to ensure their survival.
The mandrill is one of the largest monkeys in the world, and its large size is known as the "great ape" or "savage". They inhabit Asia, Africa, and the United States