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Demitri the Mandrill’s Legacy | Wichita News
A beloved 17-year-old mandrill named Demitri, a charismatic father to seven and respected troop leader at Tanganyika Wildlife Park, passed away unexpectedly. His death, likely caused by an internal abscess and emphysema, has left the park and his troop heartbroken. Known for his gentle nature, protective parenting, and iconic “Dad Nap” pose, Demitri was more than an animal—he was a symbol of mandrill wonder. As the park mourns, staff ask for community support as they help the troop heal. With mandrills—Africa’s largest monkeys and vulnerable species—facing declining wild populations…
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