Meet World's Most Bizarre Looking Monkey
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The Proboscis Monkey is often called the world's most bizarre-looking monkey due to its enormous, pendulous nose.
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The nose can be up to 7 inches long and amplifies vocalisations for attracting mates and warning rivals.
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Endemic to the island of Borneo, this pot-bellied, tree-dwelling monkey also features webbed feet.
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It has long limbs, and is an excellent swimmer, leaping into rivers to travel and escape predators.
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They primarily eat leaves, seeds, and unripe fruits, using their specialised stomachs to process these foods.
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The large nose in males plays a significant role in attracting females and asserting dominance within their social groups.
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The nose amplifies the long "bray" calls of the males, helping them communicate over distances.
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Despite their unique appearance, proboscis monkeys are a critically endangered species.
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