Proboscis monkey is found in the coastal areas of Borneo. There is less than 3000 proboscis monkey.
The Proboscis monkey has reddish brown fur; a large pot belly; a long tail and nose which cover the mouth of the monkey.
The distinctive nose is used for making loud honking sounds when it warns danger. The nose also turns red and swells when it is excited or angry. When proboscis monkey are eating the nose moves to the side.
They have digestives system of different components which contains bacteria that digest cellulose of tough leaves and neutralize toxins within certain leaves and seeds.
Proboscis monkey is the only mid size mammal that live in the canopy layer. Proboscis monkeys live in two different type of group. One group contains all male from all ages. Then another group is living in harems which are led by a male. They are not territorial and aggressive but they do join group to have larger territory. They are being forced out from their homes due to deforestation and urbanization which is why we should preserve the environment for our future generation to have a glimpse of this cute monkey.
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