Also called long-nosed monkey, the proboscis monkey is an Indonesian, reddish-brown arboreal known for their long nose. These Old World primates have 2 subspecies.

Scientific Name – Nasalis larvatus

Classification – Nasalis

Gender Names – Male – male; Female – female; Baby – infant

Collective Noun – Troop, cartload

Length/Size – 53cm – 76cm (21in – 30in)

Weight – 7kg – 22kg (15lbs – 48lbs)

Top Speed – 24kph (15mph)

Life Expectancy – 15 – 20 years; up to 30 in captivity

Mating Season – February – November

Gestation Period – 166  days

Special Features – Has a long, fleshy nose and swollen stomach

Social Structure – Gregarious, and live in groups with one adult male, a few adult females and their offspring; all-male groups may also exist

Geographical Distribution – Island of Borneo and can be found on all three nations that divide the island: Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia

Natural Habitat – Coastal areas and along rivers

World Population – 7000

Conservation Status – Endangered

Diet – Leaves, seeds, unripe fruits, and occasionally insects

Predators – Eagles, monitor lizards, pythons, crocodiles, clouded leopards