Rafiki, the character from The Lion King, is a male mandrill. Although Rafiki is often referred to as a baboon in the film series, he is specifically a mandrill, which is the largest species of monkey in the world. Mandrills are known for their colorful faces, which are red, blue, and white. They are native to the plains of West Africa and are distinctive through their facial features, just like Rafiki. Mandrills are omnivores and feed on fruits and insects.