Cercopithecidae 

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  Mandril
  by Tom Newman

  The Mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) is a primate of the Cercopithecidae (Old-world monkeys) family, closely related to the baboons and even more closely to the Drill. Both the Mandrill and the Drill were once classified as baboons in genus Papio, but recent research has determined that they should be separated into their own genus, Mandrillus. The Mandrill is the world’s largest species of monkey. The word mandrill means “man-ape” according to the Oxford English Dictionary. / Wikipedia

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  The Intellect
  by Lisa G. Putman

  The Yellow Baboon (Papio cynocephalus) is a baboon from the Old World monkey family. It has a slim body with long arms and legs and a yellowish-brown hair. It resembles the chacma baboon but is smaller and its muzzle is not as elongated. The hairless face is black, framed with white sideburns. Males can grow to about 84 cm, females to about 60 cm. It has a long tail which grows to be nearly as long as the body. The Yellow Baboon inhabits savannas and light forests in the eastern Africa, from Kenya and Tanzania to Zimbabwe and Botswana. It is diurnal, terrestrial, and lives in complex mixed gender social groups. It is omnivorous with a preference for fruits, but it also eats other plant parts as well as insects and small vertebrate animals. The word “baboon” comes from “babouin”, the name given to them by the French naturalist Buffon. The baboon held several positions in Egyptian mythology. The baboon god Baba, was worshipped in Pre-Dynastic times; alternatively, this may be the origin of the animal’s name. Papio belongs to family Cercopithecidae, in subfamily Cercopithecinae. All baboons have long dog-like muzzles (cynocephalus, “dog-head”), close-set eyes, heavy powerful jaws, thick fur except on their muzzle, a short tail and rough spots on their protruding hindquarters, called ischial callosities. These callouses are nerveless, hairless pads of skin which are present to provide for the sitting comfort of the baboon (and other Old World monkeys). Males of the Hamadryas Baboon species also have a large white mane. / There is considerable variation in size and weight depending on species, the Guinea Baboon is 50 cm (20 inches) and weighs only 14 kg (30 lb) while the biggest Chacma Baboon can be 120 cm (47 inches) and weigh 40 kg (90 lb). In all baboon species there is pronounced sexual dimorphism, usually in size but also sometimes in colour or canine development. Baboons are terrestrial (ground dwelling) and are found in open savannah, open woodland and hills across Africa. Their diet is omnivorous, but is usually vegetarian. They are foragers and are active at irregular times throughout the day and night. They can raid human dwellings and in South Africa they have been known to prey on sheep and goats. Their principal predators are man and the leopard, although they are tough prey for a leopard and large males will often confront them by flashing their eyelids, showing their teeth by yawning, making gestures, and chasing after the intruder/predator. Baboons in captivity have been known to live up to 45 years, while in the wild their life expectancy is about 30 years. Information is an excerpt from Wikpedia: / http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baboon / http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_Baboon Don’t miss out on these other animal images: (Simply click thumbnail to view larger or purchase) ! - - -

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  Super Nanny
  by Tom Newman

  Mandrill Baboon mother does what mothers do to her progeny at Melbourne Zoo. The Mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) is a primate of the Cercopithecidae(Old-world monkeys) family, closely related to the baboons and even more closely to the Drill. . The Mandrill is the world’s largest species of monkey. / The Mandrill is recognised by its olive-coloured fur and the colourful face and rump of males, a colouration that grows stronger with sexual maturity; females have duller colours. Males can weigh up to 60 lbs (30 kg), females about half as much (30lbs). Unusually large males can weigh 110 lbs (50 kg).[2] They can grow to be about 1 m long (39 in) and can survive up to 31 years in captivity. Females reach sexual maturity at about 3.5 years. / The Mandrill is found in the tropical rainforests of southern Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and Congo. / The Mandrill is an omnivore and acquires its food by foraging (mainly plants, insects and smaller animals) from the ground as it is terrestrial. Its main natural predators are leopards, pythons and man. A large group of mandrills can cause significant damage to crops in a very short time, and where common they are widely perceived as pests. Mandrills are hunted for food throughout their range, either with guns or using dogs and nets. In Cameroon, habitat loss to agriculture is also a threat. Although the Mandrill does not normally hunt larger prey, males have been observed to hunt and consume duiker (a small antelope). / ~Wikipedia / Panasonic FZ20 / 87mm, 1/125s, f/4.0, ISO :200

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  Mandrill at Melbourne Zoo
  by Tom Newman

  The Mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) is a primate of the Cercopithecidae (Old-world monkeys) family, closely related to the baboons and even more closely to the Drill. Both the Mandrill and the Drill were once classified as baboons in genus Papio, but recent research has determined that they should be separated into their own genus, Mandrillus. / The Mandrill is recognised by its olive-coloured fur and the colourful face and rump of males, a colouration that grows stronger with sexual maturity; females have duller colours. This colouration becomes more pronounced as the monkey becomes excited and is likely to be an example of sexual selection. The colouration on the rump is thought to enhance visibility in the thick vegetation of the rainforest and aids in group movement. It is considered vulnerable on the UN endangered species list

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  Mandrill at Melbourne Zoo II
  by Tom Newman

  Mandrills are social creatures and live in large groups, primarily including females and young and led by a single dominant male. Most adult males are solitary. It is difficult to accurately estimate group size in the forest, but filming a group crossing a gap between two forest patches or crossing a road is a reliable way of estimating group size. The largest group verifiably observed in this way contained over 1300 individuals, in Lopé National Park, Gabon – the largest aggregation of non-human primates ever recorded. / The Mandrill is an omnivore and acquires its food by foraging (mainly plants, insects and smaller animals) from the ground as it is terrestrial. Its main natural predators are leopards, pythons and humans. / A large group of mandrills can cause significant damage to crops in a very short time, and where common they are widely perceived as pests. Mandrills are hunted for food throughout their range, either with guns or using dogs and nets. In Cameroon, habitat loss to agriculture is also a threat. Although the Mandrill does not normally hunt larger prey, males have been observed to hunt and consume duiker (a small antelope).~Wikipedia Nikon D300; Nikkor 80-40mm ED VR Lens / 400mm,1/500s, f/11.0, ISO: 560

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  Mandrill at Melbourne Zoo III
  by Tom Newman

  Mandrills are social creatures and live in large groups, primarily including females and young and led by a single dominant male. Most adult males are solitary. It is difficult to accurately estimate group size in the forest, but filming a group crossing a gap between two forest patches or crossing a road is a reliable way of estimating group size. The largest group verifiably observed in this way contained over 1300 individuals, in Lopé National Park, Gabon – the largest aggregation of non-human primates ever recorded ~ Wikipedia. Nikon D300; Lens: Nikkor 80-400mm ED VR / 400mm, 1/400s/f/5.6, ISO: 450

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  Mandrill at Melbourne Zoo IV
  by Tom Newman

  The Mandrill is recognised by its olive-coloured fur and the colourful face and rump of males, a colouration that grows stronger with sexual maturity; females have duller colours. This coloration becomes more pronounced as the monkey becomes excited and is likely to be an example of sexual selection. The colouration on the rump is thought to enhance visibility in the thick vegetation of the rainforest and aids in group movement. Males average 55-60 lbs (25-30 kg), females about half as much (11.5-13.6 kg or 25-30 lbs). Unusually large males can weigh 110 lbs (50 kg). The average male is 81 cm (32 in) and the female is 56 cm (22 in), with the tail adding another 5-8 cm (2-3 in). They can survive up to 31 years in captivity. Females reach sexual maturity at about 3.5 years. Nikon D300; Lens Nikkor 80-400mm ED VR / 400mm,1/500s, f/5.6, ISO 800

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  S E C U R I T Y
  by Lisa G. Putman

  Baby monkey, secure in his mother’s arms. Francoís Langur – or the Francois’ Leaf Monkey. Mother and baby are residents of the Memphis Zoo, USA. Endangered Species – Threatened. Its numbers are decreasing due to habitat destruction. The Francois’ Langur or Francois’ Leaf Monkey (Trachypithecus francoisi) is a species of lutung and the type species of its species group. The species live in the forest of Southwestern China, Central Laos, and Northeastern Vietnam. This species grows to about 20 lbs. It is recognized by it’s long nd silky black coat, and bands of white on it’s cheeks. The young are rust color at birth. The hands are prehensile with opposable thumbs. on its head is a peak crest fur gives them pixyish appearance. This leaf monkey is adapted to herbivore diet. They enjoy eating leaves, bark, buds, fruit, and shoots. The total number of wild individuals is unknown, but there are believed to be less than 500 left in Vietnam and 1,400-1,650 in China (IUCN, 2008). There are only about 60 langurs in captivity in North American zoos. The Mesker Park Zoo in Evansville, Indiana, has made headlines for its success in breeding the rare monkey. The zoo received two females, Liang and Sai, in November 2003 from the San Diego Zoo. Each gave birth to a son in August 2006. The father came from the Cincinnati Zoo in December 2005. In February 2008 Liang gave birth to a female. In March 2009 an orange female was born at Australia’s Taronga Zoo. She is being cared for by zoo staff after being rejected by her mother. Kingdom: Animalia / Phylum: Chordata / Class: Mammalia / Order: Primates / Family: Cercopithecidae / Genus: Trachypithecus / Species group: T. francoisi / Species: T. francoisi / Binomial name / Trachypithecus francoisi / (Pousargues, 1898)