Quick answer
Mandrills are native to Africa. Rainforests of Gabon, Cameroon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and southwestern Central African Republic.
Native range
Rainforests of Gabon, Cameroon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and southwestern Central African Republic.
Continents and countries
Mandrills occur across Africa. Local populations depend on intact habitat, prey or food plants, and freedom from persecution.
Habitat types
Rainforests and gallery forest of central Africa provide shelter and feeding grounds. Seasonal movement may follow rains, prey migrations, or breeding cycles.
Range changes
Historic range may exceed current distribution. Habitat loss, hunting, and climate shifts continue to affect where mandrills persist today.
FAQs
Where do mandrills live in the wild?
Rainforests of Gabon, Cameroon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and southwestern Central African Republic.
What do mandrills eat?
They feed on omnivore — fruit, seeds, leaves, insects, and small animals, varying by season and local habitat.
Are mandrills endangered?
Mandrills are listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
How big is a mandrill?
Adults weigh about 35 kg and reach roughly 1 m long.