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Two proboscis monkeys Two proboscis monkeys sitting in a tree, spotted in Borneo Asia,Borneo,Malaysia,Mammalia,Monkeys,Nasalis larvatus,Proboscis monkey Click/tap to enlarge

Two proboscis monkeys

Two proboscis monkeys sitting in a tree, spotted in Borneo

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The proboscis monkey or long-nosed monkey, known as the ''bekantan'' in Malay, is a reddish-brown arboreal Old World monkey that is endemic to the south-east Asian island of Borneo. It belongs in the monotypic genus ''Nasalis'', although the pig-tailed langur has traditionally also been included in this genus. This species of monkey is easily identifiable because of its unusually large nose.

Similar species: Primates
Species identified by Ludo Sak
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Uploaded Mar 27, 2011. Captured May 28, 2010 20:25.
  • Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
  • f/7.1
  • 1/400s
  • ISO400
  • 190mm