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drill

Mandrillus leucophaeus

Drills are colorful monkeys that live in the forests of Africa. They have bright faces and love to play with their friends in the trees.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The drill has a robust body covered in dark brown to black fur, sharply contrasting with its striking bare face. Its face features a prominent ridge on the nose, bordered by bright pink and purple skin, with a distinctive bright red lower lip, making it visually distinct among primates.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPrimatesFamilyCercopithecidaeGenusMandrillus
drill
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drill

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Rare

Danger

3/5 · Moderate

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Interesting facts

Drills have a tiny, stubby tail, unlike most monkeys!

Each drill has unique facial patterns, like a fingerprint!

Males can weigh as much as an average 10-year-old child!

They communicate with over 20 different sounds, from grunts to shrieks.

Special abilities

Ability

Powerful Bite

Drills can crush tough nuts and seeds because of their very strong jaws and large canine teeth.

Ability

Agile Climbers

Drills have strong limbs and gripping hands that help them climb high into trees to find food and safety.

Ability

Cheek Pouch Stash

Drills have special cheek pouches that help them store extra food to eat later when they are safe.

Measurements & details

Length
61-76 cm
Weight
10-50 kg
Lifespan
15-30 years
Top Speed
35 km/h
Litter Size
1
Gestation
175-182 days

Diet & Feeding

Drills are omnivores, eating many things like fruits, seeds, leaves, and even insects!

Primary Foods

  • fruits
  • nuts
  • seeds
  • leaves
  • fungi
  • insects

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

leopard

Panthera pardus

A top predator that hunts drills in their forest habitat.

eats

Cape fig

Ficus sur

Drills frequently consume the sweet fruits from this tree.

eats

African pear

Dacryodes edulis

Drills eat the oily fruits of this native tree.

eats

ants

Formicidae spp.

Drills forage for various ants, an important protein source.

Traits

Also known as

Mandrill

Collections

Safety

Danger

3/5 · Moderate

Always watch from a distance and never try to touch wild animals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is drill?

61-76 cm

How much does drill weigh?

10-50 kg

How long does drill live?

15-30 years

How fast can drill move?

35 km/h

What does drill eat?

Drills are omnivores, eating many things like fruits, seeds, leaves, and even insects!

Where is drill usually found?

Forests

How does drill hunt?

Foraging

How many babies does drill usually have?

1

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