Proboscis Monkey: The Most Endangered Animal Species in The World

Proboscis Monkey Eating

Located in the heart of the mangroves and oil palm industry is one of the true treasures of Borneo, Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Reserve, which is home to a variety of endangered wildlife species and indigenous proboscis monkey is only found only in this part of Borneo. The Labuk Bay Reserve was born of a sense of responsibility of land owners to see these creatures. While working for the development of palm oil plantations, the land near the current site owner, heard the precarious plight of these amazing creatures were, and want more information. Through understanding, monkeys, and the possibility that they may lose their natural habitat, land owners, leaving the plantation's development plan, to help maintain the ecological balance of natural areas to ensure the survival of these wonderful animals.

Proboscis Monkey Nose

The proboscis monkey has a very recognition; male is very large scale and has a very prominent nose swollen, red when the monkey is not angry or excited. These are considered the major men marry women. Another man is well known, flat-topped red hair, large protruding belly, that relates to their complex digestive system. In comparison, the smaller size of women, their only notable feature is that they open up the nose. Size and weight differences, men to women is considered to be among the largest of any primate species in the world.

Proboscis Monkey Habitat

The proboscis monkey's home in mangroves and wetlands, so in addition to living among the trees, the monkeys feel very much at home in streams, rivers, streams and more than complete the swim. Today, Labuk Bay monkeys protected areas, and family life, and operated a very successful feeding program; dietary supplements of fruit and water program, which helps ensure the protection of these animals. Monkeys regularly every day to feed them, usually in groups, you can observe at the same time visit here. Another measure is the mangrove planting project, where you can donate to the restoration of the habitat of monkeys and the world environment in general.

Male Proboscis Monkey

The sanctuary provides a comprehensive guide and trek through the jungle night walk to observe the proboscis monkey is not only a wealth of other wildlife, including hornbills, wild boar, crocodiles, maroon leaf monkeys, and perhaps wild orangutans. Forest come alive at night when the fireflies light up the dark, providing an amazing light show experience.

Female Proboscis Monkey

Only few minutes drive from the sanctuary by the pick up is made of Nipah, which is used as the only accommodation here.In accommodation in a nearby shelter. Set in the lush tropical rain forests, and built-in cabin, it provides a very easy set up and choose a comfortable house or shared accommodation (ideal for group travel). Hut, both double and dual air conditioning and fan, private balcony with a hammock on the outside, you can dive, the days of exploration.

Funny Proboscis Monkey

The resort's restaurant is located in a low-lying areas of mangroves, and that this in the evening a dramatic scene of fireflies lit up the trees. There is also a satellite TV room, pool table and a library and the Internet space, if you want to catch up on the rest of the world. But why would you want to catch up with the other world, when you spent a day in Heaven on Earth, including the amazing proboscis monkey, the beauty of nature and wildlife. Visit Labuk Bay is a must not miss the experience when you are in this part of Borneo, after all, exploring nature's why you come here.