Endemic to the island of Borneo, the humble proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) tries its best to survive despite several threats that pit all odds against it. Factors such as deforestation and ...

If Cyrano de Bergerac had been a proboscis monkey, he might not have needed poetry. For this furry primate, found only on the island of Borneo, a prominent nose is an asset. Males with the biggest ...

When it comes to the animal kingdom, bigger is better, at least for proboscis monkeys, famously known for their long, large and droopy noses. The researchers examined the bony nasal cavity inside the ...

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 ...

The goal was ambitious: spot Borneo’s so-called Big Five - crocodile, orangutan, elephant, proboscis monkey and rhinoceros ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. When it comes to attracting a mate, it seems size really does matter. A ...

You’ve heard the saying: Size matters. Of course, it depends on what you’re talking about — and whom you’re talking to. But for male proboscis monkeys from Malaysia, it turns out that having a bigger ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A hybrid "mystery monkey" has been discovered in Borneo, a new study ...

Proboscis monkeys are not actually that agile. they can be heard long before they’re seen, grunting in the jungle canopy. The males have potbellies and, of course, those bulbous noses, giving them a ...

Researchers have found evidence of the origin behind the large, prominent nose of the proboscis monkey. Scientists looked into the size of the proboscis monkey's nose, along with other factors, to ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The oil palm processing industry has overtaken palm plantations as the biggest cause of the loss of habitat for the endangered proboscis monkey in ...

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 ...