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MANDRILL

Male mandrills make a scene in

front of unwanted guests.

TRUE. To scare away intruders, males

show their large canine teeth and jump

up and down in a frenzy.

Most adult humans weigh less

than full-grown mandrills.

FALSE. Female mandrills weigh about 25

pounds. Males weigh around 50 pounds.

Mandrills have cheek pouches.

TRUE. Their cheek pouches extend down

the sides of the neck and hold as much

food as their stomachs.

You might see them in the rain

forests of South America.

FALSE. These monkeys are found in parts

of Africa.

These lazy primates eat food

only close to where they sleep.

False. They forage as far as five miles each

day in search of fruits, nuts, mushrooms,

and small animals.

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