Schleich - Proboscis Monkey
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The Proboscis Monkey from Schleich® WILD LIFE has a unique feature that immediately catches your eye: A large, pear-shaped nose.
The Proboscis Monkey from Schleich® WILD LIFE is a primate that lives in rainforests and mangrove forests on the Asian island of Borneo. The males have a strikingly large nose that can be up to 10 cm long. But they don’t have a strong sense of smell. Researchers believe that it is used to impress females. Proboscis Monkeys are day-active mammals who live in small groups and feed on leaves and fruits.
Fun Fact
Amongst primates, Proboscis Monkeys are the best swimmers. They can even dive well.
Scientific facts
- Scientific name : Nasalis larvatus
- Global Home : Asia
- Primary habitat : Swamp Forest, Subtropical Forest