Difference between Mandrill and Baboon

What is the difference between Mandrill and Baboon?

Mandrill as a noun is a primate, scientific name mandrillus sphinx, recognized by its colorful face and rump while Baboon as a noun is mostly african primates. one of the old world quadrumana, of the genera cynocephalus and papio; the dog-faced ape. baboons have dog-like muzzles and large canine teeth, cheek pouches, a short tail, and naked callosities on the buttocks.

Mandrill

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A primate, scientific name Mandrillus sphinx, recognized by its colorful face and rump

Baboon

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Mostly African primates. One of the Old World Quadrumana, of the genera Cynocephalus and Papio; the dog-faced ape. Baboons have dog-like muzzles and large canine teeth, cheek pouches, a short tail, and naked callosities on the buttocks.

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