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Mandrill

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The result was: scheduled for Today's featured article/December 14, 2022 by Wehwalt (talk) 16:53, 7 November 2022 (UTC)



The mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) is a large Old World monkey native to west-central Africa. It is one of the most colorful mammals in the world, with red and blue skin on its face and posterior. The species is sexually dimorphic, as males have a larger body, longer canine teeth and brighter coloring. Mandrills mainly live in tropical rainforests but will also travel across savannas. Mandrills live in large, stable groups known as "hordes" which can number in the hundreds. Females form the core of these groups, while adult males are solitary and only reunite with the larger groups during the breeding season. Dominant males have the most vibrant colors and fattest flanks and rumps. The mandrill is classified as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Its biggest threats are habitat destruction and hunting for bushmeat. Gabon is considered the stronghold for the species. Its habitat has declined in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, while its range in the Republic of the Congo is limited.
 * Most recent similar article(s): Most recent mammal article: Homo antecessor (November 6)
 * Main editors: LittleJerry (talk) 13:37, 2 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Promoted: July 7, 2022
 * Reasons for nomination: December 14 is Monkey Day.
 * Support as nominator. LittleJerry (talk) 13:37, 2 November 2022 (UTC)