Proboscis monkeys

Proboscis Monkeys
These monkeys get their name because of their long noses. (say: pro-boss-kiss The word means nose)

Proboscis monkeys live only on the island of Borneo.

They live in mangrove trees and in other rainforest trees near rivers. Troops (a group of monkeys is called a troop) of up to 30 monkeys live together.

Both males and females have long noses but the males' noses are longer

The nose helps the monkey to make loud honking noises to warn other proboscis monkeys of danger. The danger may come from crocodiles or humans.

Both males and females also have big tummies.

Males can be 70 centimeters long, females 60 cms. Their tails are as long as their bodies.

Proboscis monkeys eat leaves, fruit, seeds and the young shoots of mangrove trees

The proboscis monkeys live most of their lives in the trees. The are good at climbing and swinging through the tree tops. But they also walk on the ground to find food. They can swim too.

After mating with a male, a female gives birth to one baby 6 months later. Its parents will looked after the young monkey for about 18 months.

Proboscis monkeys are an endangered species because much of their habitat is being cleared and destroyed.

The island of Borneo. The only place on earth where the proboscis monkeys live in the wild.

If you use any of this information in your own work acknowledge this source in your bibliography like this:
Thomas, Ron. & Sydenham,Shirley. Proboscis monkeys [Online] www.kidcyber.com.au (2010)

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