The prominent noses of male proboscis monkeys, long thought to be merely visual signals, play a crucial role in vocal communication, enhancing individual identity. A new study published in the Journal ...

When it comes to the animal kingdom, bigger is better. Well, at least for proboscis monkeys, famously known for their long, large and droopy noses. Researchers have provided a world-first explanation ...

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The bizarre enlarged nose of male proboscis monkeys acts like a trumpet, enabling them to make extremely loud sounds that attract females and intimidate rivals. Until now, researchers have speculated ...

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SANDAKAN, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Strange but true - calling proboscis monkeys, or monyet belanda as they are locally known, requires its own unique technique and method. Even a slight mistake is enough ...

There is a right way to make proboscis monkey calls, and a ranger in Sabah had to learn and practise for a couple of weeks before mastering it. Mohammad Sabri Laleling, 28, said he received ...

These proboscis monkeys – or ‘bayau’, as they are affectionately known – live freely around the oil palm plantation that houses the Labuk Bay sanctuary. (Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary pic) ...

When it comes to the animal kingdom, bigger is better. Well, at least for proboscis monkeys, famously known for their long, large and droopy noses. Researchers from The Australian National University ...