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proboscis monkey |
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proboscis monkeySpecies (Nasalis larvatus, family Cercopithecidae) of long-tailed arboreal Old World monkey of swampy mangrove forests on Borneo. Diurnal vegetarians, they live in groups of about 20. They are red-brown with pale underparts; the young monkey has a blue face. The male's nose is long and pendulous, the female's is smaller, and the young's is upturned. Males are 22–28 in. (56–72 cm) long, have a 26–29-in. (66–75-cm) tail, and weigh 26–53 lbs (12–24 kg); females are smaller and much lighter. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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1995 Studi populasi dan habitat bekantan (Nasilis Iarvatus) di Suaka Margasatwa Danau Sentarum, Kab. The local names for the proboscis monkey vary from different parts of Borneo, the most common being Bekantan, Beladan, Bangkatan, Pikas, Rasong and Orang Belanda. |
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