Why Is the Mandrill Endangered?
Found Only in the Tropical Forests of Gabon, Cameroon and Congo and Known Best for the Male's Striking Blue and Red Facial Markings, Mandrills Are Now...
Found only in the tropical forests of Gabon, Cameroon and Congo and known best for the male's striking blue and red facial markings, mandrills are now considered endangered due to habitat loss and poaching.
How many mandrills are left in the world?
The research was carried out as part of the Mandrillus Project, which studies the ecology of the only habituated horde of mandrills (~220 individuals) in the world. The group is followed daily, which means there are many identifiable individuals to study over time.
What is being done to protect mandrills?
Since establishing the Congo Mandrill Project in 2013, the Jane Goodall Institute has been reintroducing rehabilitated mandrills, those confiscated from poachers, into Conkouati-Douli National Park in the Republic of Congo.
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