Proboscis monkeys are not actually that agile. they can be heard long before they’re seen, grunting in the jungle canopy. The males have potbellies and, of course, those bulbous noses, giving them a ...

Endemic to the island of Borneo, the humble proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) tries its best to survive despite several threats that pit all odds against it. Factors such as deforestation and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. With their long, bulbous, and droopy noses, male proboscis monkeys ...

It may seem hard to believe, but male proboscis monkeys use their fleshy, pendulous noses to attract mates. Scientists think these outsize organs create an echo chamber that amplifies the monkey’s ...

This Southeast Asian island, home to some of the world’s strangest and most iconic creatures, is a dream destination for a growing number of “mammal watchers.” A young male proboscis monkey, a species ...

The proboscis monkey grew his famously big nose so he could get more sex, according to a new study. The male of the endangered species' droopy conk evolved to attract mates, say scientists.

Best known for its impressively sized honker of a nose and engorged beer-gut belly, proboscis monkeys are quite the sight for staring. However, both of these physiological characteristics serve very ...

Proboscis monkey male in the Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary captured by researches. After tranquilisation, the animal is given a full medical check by Dr Senthilvel Nathan and Dr Diana Ramirez ...