Bifengxia Wildlife World
Mandrill PK Baboon
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In the Monkey Mountain of Bifengxia Wildlife World
Mandrills and Arabian baboons are eye-catching big monkeys
Their unique appearance is unforgettable
but many people can't tell them apart
Some even call their names wrong
Today, let them have a big PK
so that friends can have a deeper understanding of them
The first round: AppearancePK
People who see mandrills for the first time
will mistakenly think that they are "baboons" wearing makeup
In fact, they just bring their own "makeup"
The face of male mandrills is very colorful
Male hormones can cause peripheral vasodilation
makes the bridge of the mandrill's nose redder
and the blue on both sides of the nose
comes from the special structure of collagen on the mandrill's skin
The more androgens, the thicker the collagen layer
Relatively speaking, Arabian baboons are more low-key.
They have obvious male and female dimorphism in body shape.
Male monkeys have silver-white hair and eye-catching manes.
The hair and chest hair are even more lush and beautiful.
Cool expressions and handsome postures.
looks very majestic
This is to show his family status
His style is suave
Friends who love to observe will also find
The male mandrill has a rainbow-like PP
The PP of male baboons is red and swollen
In fact, male primates like baboons and mandrills
during estrus, in order to attract the attention of the opposite sex
buttocks will become red, swollen and shiny
It is similar to the well-known peacock is actually a truth
The professional term is called "sexual skin swelling"
The second round: family structurePK
Mandrills are social animals
implementation" Polygamy"
has a strict hierarchy
For example, in Bifengxia Monkey Mountain Head Monkey "Lous"
is the proper mandrill patriarch
It has bright colors and huge patterns
It is deep and restrained, showing majesty everywhere
Mandrills and humans have different concepts of "being strict with their daughters"
Female mandrills let go of their daughters when they reach 4 years of age
The discipline of their sons lasts for 7-8 years
That is the age at which male mandrills breed offspring
It is really the style of a feudal family
Baboon groups are also polygamous
and the social hierarchy is very strict
The status of each individual in the group
is determined by its ability, strength, age and other factors
Members of the community usually live in harmony
Life We share joys and sorrows together, but the division of labor is also very clear
The leader of the Bifengxia baboon group is called "Tuhao"
His status in the group is supreme
Not only does he have priority in taking food
You can also see him giving orders to his members
He is like a king It also enjoys the service of members
Even when other members pass by it
it must show a submissive look
Violators will be severely punished
Round 3: Combat Power PK
Adult mandrills have a bad temper, are ferocious and aggressive
and can fight medium-sized beasts
The leading old male monkey is brave and aggressive
The teeth are long and sharp, and the claws are also sharp
And the arm strength is also very strong
It is about three times that of an ordinary adult
They are threatening to all kinds of enemies.
Even small leopards are in awe of them when they are angry.
Sometimes they attack venomous snakes and other animals.
Other members followed closely behind
All of them were like fierce and tenacious soldiers
roaring loudly together
throwing stones at the intruders
or biting them with sharp canine teeth
Mandrills and baboons should be evenly matched in battle
Because both are very smart and powerful
So if the two fight,
The result will be determined.
Don't believe it? Welcome to come and see it in person to judge!
Popular science questions and answers
What kind of monkey is it that has a pair of Peking Opera masks It looks like it is wearing makeup?
