Proboscis Monkey

It looks so much like a human being, sitting on the branch that I was amazed.

 

Some interesing information of Proboscis Monkey :

Proboscis Monkies are endangered because of hunting & habitat destruction. Their habitat shrinks because of land reclamation &intensive felling of mangrove trees for fire & charcoal.

Tolook for food, the monkies need to travel up to 2km/day. They make acrobatic leaps from one tree to another & sometimes into the water. Their webbed feet enabled them to swim well & towalk on mangrove without sinking.

Their enlarge stomachs contain bacteria which break down the celluose &deactivate the poisons in the leaves they eat. They have toavoid fruit. Eating fruit causes a sudden build up of gas & acidwhich results in bloating that kills them.

They live in harems, usually one male with 8 females & their offspring.Once independant, the young males leave to form all-male groups of up to 2 large males & 10 small ones. This looks like aharem & young males cling to older ones as they would to their mother, further strengthening the harem idea.

 

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the information was enlightening...thanks Mike

very informative and good shot!! Feel like pinching the nose. ;0)

People should view the Larger version to fully appreciate the incredible detail of this wonderful photo. Wow.

Excelente luz, color, composicion, perfecto encuadre, un cordial saludo Cherlyn.

what a cute guy and great capture,also a very interesting information,thank you for sharing dear Cherlyn.

This must be taken through the glass exclosure. Very well taken under the circumstances, no reflection, and the composition and 'pose' of the monkey is perfect.

Interesting shot, perfect composition, nicely presented. ~Regards.

I hade never seen this species, Cherlyn. Can't say the money is "beautiful", but the shot surely is. Great details.

Paula, I agree with you. It's not a beautiful creature but it's endangered species so must be protected, otherwise they will be extinct & future generations won't know they exist.

What an ugly animal. It is sitting like humen. Interesting shot Cher.

Very interesting & lovely capture with this seldom seen... amusing acter!!! Best regards.

Great capture, Cherlyn, very unique and interesting animal, thanks for the information. Hugs!

Nice addition to the zoo. The selective color areas work well here.

Very informative Cherlyn,Your description.Strange look.You represent him well in details and color,from far away,brought in so close.

I love the tones and composition! great detail! Awesome shot!

Hey, what's my boss doing in Singapore, BG, nice find

Frank, very funny. You make me laugh.

oh, I love this nose!! do you know the 'sea elephants' (don't know the right word in english)? or this little guy?

the colors with the smooth transition (hope that it's the right expression here...) are well done here!

Isn't that a mouse? Or a Ginea pig? I would have run away when I see this. I am scared of furry animals at close distance. Oh yes, now that you mention, "my guy" nose sure look like a sea elephant's nose.

Cherlyn,very good composition,light and tone contrast.Thanks for the information. Fortunately, he does not poke his nose in other's affairs. :-)

Chrlyn, Good information, (sorry for their losing the habitat) as well as composition( did you go with Spencer?....)

 

Very good bg, and color range in general. He really looks human.. Pnina

Thank you for the information.

 

Regards...