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Proboscis monkey

Nasalis larvatus

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

A distinctive trait of this monkey is the male's large protruding nose, from which it takes its name. The big nose is thought to be used to attract females and is a characteristic of the males, reaching up to 7 inches in length. It also has a potbelly.

Habitat:

coastal rainforest, mangroves

Notes:

I spotted this proboscis monkey eating in a tree in a mangrove. Proboscis monkeys are endemic to Borneo and Bako National Park is one of the best places to see them.

Reference Links:

Proboscis monkey

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Comments (6)
NeilDazet
Thanks for sharing that link Carolina. I'm an Amazon river dolphin!
Dan Doucette
Thanks Carolina! Kind of a vague quiz but fun. Apparently I'm a hippo! Some of it rings true.
Carolina
I just read they are also hunted for bezoar stones, an intestinal secretion used in traditional Chinese medicine. And here is the link so you can take the test! http://www.worldwildlife.org/sites/inner-animal/index.html
Dan Doucette
So you're a proboscis monkey on the inside, eh?! Sounds like a fun quiz. Wonder what I am? The additional info is always appreciated.
Carolina
I once took a WWF quiz and it said my inner animal was a Proboscis Monkey because I definitely have a unique character haha, maybe that's why I always liked Gonzo in The Muppet Show :) They are listed as Endangered due hunting and habitat destruction; their populations have declined by more than 50% in 40 years.

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