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Proboscis monkeys have a polygynous mating system, where the dominant male mates with females in a troop. They breed between February and November. The gestation period lasts for 166 days, yielding one infant, typically during the nighttime hours.
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The proboscis monkey or long-nosed monkey (Nasalis larvatus) is an arboreal Old World monkey with an unusually large nose, 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.
Proboscis monkeys give birth to a single offspring after a gestation of 166 days. Births usually occur at night. The female sits on a tree branch during the birth.
Proboscis monkeys are the primate world’s most prolific swimmers, frequently leaping from tree limbs and hitting the water with a comical belly flop.
Name: Proboscis Monkey. Diet: Leaves, seeds, unripe fruit, and occasionally insects. Behaviour: Diurnal and primarily social but some individuals may be solitary. Lifespan: 20 years. Size: 22kg and 76cm long with a 67cm tail for males. 10kg and 64cm long with a 62cm tail for females.
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 known for their unusually long noses.
The proboscis monkey [1] (Nasalis larvatus) is an Old-World arboreal species with an unusually large nose, reddish-brown skin color, and a long tail. This long-nosed monkey is native to the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia, mainly found in the island’s mangrove forests and coastal areas.
