mandrill

The world’s most colorful primate found in the tropics of Central Africa, where males have the most striking colors and are found in large social groups, often numbering in the hundreds.

Taken January 2015.

Mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx)

Mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx)

Vintage, undated postcard seen at a local antique store.

Australasian Mandrill Population Mandrills are currently held at two facilities and descend from a small number of founders. Melbourne Zoo’s last Mandrills were Louise (born 25/02/1986 at Adelaide Zoo) and her daughter, Timbiri (born 23/12/1994 at Melbourne Zoo). They bred with a male named...

THEMUSEUM was hosting a temporary exhibit on the human brain. Near its beginning were several displays on other animals' brains. Photo taken August 28, 2019.