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MAMMALIA. 
The Mandrill (Fig. 253) is one of the Cynocephali whose 
colours are the brightest. It has the face streaked with 
brilliant red, blue, and black bands. The upper part of the 
thighs is of a bright red, mixed with blue, and very peculiar in 
appearance. What is more remarkable is that these diverse 
colorations are not permanent, but disappear after or even during 
Fig. 253. — Mandrills ( Papio maimori). 
disease. They seem to result from a particular vascular injection, 
which acquires its maximum of energy when the animal is under 
the influence of violent feelings. 
The Mandrill, when old, is vindictive and malicious. Even when 
taken young, and supposed to be tame, it should never be trusted, 
more especially in the vicinity of females. Captivity does not tone 
down in any way the violence of its character. 
