Sunday, March 21, 2010

Mandrill Facts

Mandrill Facts 

Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Mammalia
Order:Primates
Family:Cercopithecidae
Genus:Mandrillus
Scientific Name:Mandrillus Sphinx
Type:Mammal
Diet:Omnivore
Size:56-81cm (22-32in)
Weight:11.5-30kg (25-60lbs)
Top Speed:40km/h (25mph)
Life Span:20-28 years
Lifestyle:Troop
Conservation Status:Threatened
Colour:Black, Brown, Grey, White, Tan
Skin Type:Fur
Favourite Food:Fruit
Habitat:Dense and coastal tropical forests
Average Litter Size:1
Main Prey:Fruit, Roots, Insects
Predators:Leopard, Eagles, Snakes
Special Features:Brightly coloured snout and long, sharp teeth




 


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