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Why do mandrills have so many colors on their face?

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Male mandrills also have similar coloration on their genitalia (Ankel-Simons F. (2007) Primate Anatomy: an introduction, 3rd Edition. San Diego: Elsevier Acad Press.)

The red and blue on their faces may be mimicking the coloration of their genitalia. No matter which way they are facing, the male can send the signal, "I'm a male if you're interested."

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