Mandrill

The largest monkey is the Mandrill; most people recognize this animal as Rafiki from the Lion King. You can learn more by going on: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/mandrill/. This website explains that monkeys life style and where it lives. Also where the monkey lives and how it protects itself when in danger.

The Mandrill is one of the most colorful animals in the world. This monkey is also the largest in the world. The Mandrill is said to be shy and reclusive animals. The red and blue colors on their faces and their brightly hued butts. Although they have huge teeth, which they use to defend themselves, these animals are quite peaceful with one another. In addition, when they do feel threatened they give a warning yawn. This yawn is used to show off the Mandrills teeth to its enemies to almost scare them off or to show them what they are up against. Mandrill's live in packs of about 20-200 possible members. They feed off of plants, fruits, seeds, insects, and small animals that they find in their environments. Most Mandrills can be found in West Africa. Even though they spend a lot of time on the ground they can also climb trees like other monkeys do. Mandrills can have a life span of about 20 years. These animals are very amazing and bizarre. When I think of a Mandrill I think of Rafiki in the Lion King and a character that they made look literally identical to the animal itself.