• Proboscis Monkey

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  Proboscis Monkey facts and information:

  Scientific Name: Nasalis Larvatus
  Type: Mammal
  Diet: Omnivore
  Size: 50-70cm (19.7-27.5in)
  Weight: 12-24kg (26-53lbs)
  Top Speed: 46km/h (28mph)
  Life Span: 15-20 years
  Lifestyle: Troop
  Conservation Status: Endangered

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  What does a Proboscis Monkey look like?

  The proboscis monkey has a large protruding belly that is thought to stick out so much due to the proboscis monkeys diet and complex digestion system, which along with the long nose of the males, gives the proboscis monkey very distinctive yet strange characteristics. The males proboscis monkey is much larger than the female proboscis monkey, with the male proboscis monkey being about double the weight of the female proboscis monkey. This size difference between gender is thought to be greater than that of any other primate in the world.

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  Where do Proboscis Monkeys live?

  The proboscis monkey is a large tree-dwelling primate found exclusively on the island of Borneo in south east Asia. The proboscis monkeys are best known for the long noses of the males, which are thought to be related to mating in order to attract females.
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  What does a Proboscis Monkey eat?

  The diet of the proboscis monkey consists mainly of leaves, shoots, seeds and unripe fruit. It is known that proboscis monkeys are not too fond of fleshy fruits and the complex nature of the digestive system of the proboscis monkey means that they are unable to digest ripe fruit.
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  Can the proboscis monkey swim?

  The proboscis monkey is a proficient swimmer and appears to spend a large amount of time in the water. Proboscis monkeys are most commonly found inhabiting mangrove swamps and will wade through shallow water and can swim when the water gets too deep.

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