The proboscis monkey or long-nosed monkey (Nasalis larvatus) is an arboreal Old World monkey with an unusually large nose (or proboscis), a reddish-brown skin color and a long tail. It is endemic to the southeast Asian island of Borneo and is found mostly in mangrove forests and on the coastal areas of the island.

The proboscis monkey – also known as the long-nosed monkey – is one of the largest Old World monkey species found only on one southeast Asian island (Borneo). Proboscis monkeys are diurnal (most active from late afternoon to night), omnivores, and …

2024年5月23日 · With their long, bulbous, and droopy noses, male proboscis monkeys are often listed among Earth’s ugliest animals. The noses of these endangered primates endemic to the island of Borneo in...

Proboscis monkeys are the primate world’s most prolific swimmers, frequently leaping from tree limbs and hitting the water with a comical belly flop. They’ve evolved webbed feet and hands to...

2022年9月12日 · Not all monkeys have big noses, but the three monkeys with the biggest noses in the world are the proboscis monkey, baboons, and mandrills. The proboscis is one of the monkeys with the biggest nose in the world and lives primarily in Borneo. The proboscis monkey has the most oversized nose of all monkeys and primates.

2024年12月21日 · proboscis monkey, (Nasalis larvatus), long-tailed arboreal primate found along rivers and in swampy mangrove forests of Borneo. Named for the male’s long and pendulous nose, the proboscis monkey is red-brown with pale underparts. The nose is smaller in the female and is upturned in the young.

The Proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) is one of the largest monkey species native to Asia. It has a characteristic long nose that distinguishes this animal from other monkeys. As a matter of fact, another name of this primate is 'Monyet belanda' monkey, literally meaning 'long …

2022年8月21日 · The proboscis monkey is a big-nosed primate native to Southern Asia's rainforests. Find out what makes them so unique.

2018年9月7日 · The proboscis monkey is only found in Borneo and is best known for its long nose. Learn more about this fascinating primate and the best places to see them. Includes facts, photos, video and details on where to watch proboscis monkeys in the wild.

2017年6月26日 · The proboscis monkey is one of Asia's largest and most unusual-looking primates. Both its scientific and English names refer to the male proboscis monkey’s large, pendulous nose! What Does The Proboscis Monkey Look Like? The proboscis monkey has a coat of long, pale orange-brown fur.