Proboscis Monkey

I personally like monkeys but this is one is quite an exception!

What can we say about this animal other than "that's a whole lot of nose!" This unusual-looking primate is called the proboscis monkey for the pendulous nose of the male. It is believed that the long nose is used in mating, possibly to produce loud resonating vocalizations that attract females. Interestingly, proboscis monkeys are born with a blue face and a small nose. The color of the face changes and the nose enlarges with age. Females also have a large nose, though not nearly as large as the male's.

Ugly Animals - Proboscis Monkey

3 comments:

See Bee said...

more funny looking than ugly looking :)

Anonymous said...

Very true See Bee :) i love it!

ram said...

you should definitely take a look at the 'mandrill' and the 'bald uakari'.

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