Ever wondered how Proboscis Monkeys, renowned for their distinctive long noses, manage to swim underwater? This video explores the fascinating aquatic adaptations that allow these …

Indonesia's proboscis monkeys are as at home in the water as they are in the trees—an unusual combination in primates. Proboscis monkeys might be best known for their giant, bulbous …

This swimming ability allows the Proboscis Monkey to access food sources that are inaccessible to other primates. Moreover, they consume leaves, fruits, and aquatic plant shoots.

Sep 21, 2025 · The proboscis monkey is not just a primate with a funny face. It is also a remarkable swimmer, often plunging into rivers and swimming long distances, propelled by …

Feb 25, 2009 · Proboscis monkeys are avid swimmers, capable of swimming up to 20m (65.6 ft) completely submerged, and may leap from high branches into water (Kern 1964; Bennett & …

Jan 21, 2025 · Proboscis monkeys, those long-nosed primates native to Borneo’s mangrove forests and riverbanks, are actually exceptional swimmers, and it’s partly because of …

Jul 10, 2024 · Proboscis monkeys are an endemic species, native to one area in the world. They are the most aquatic of primates and are capable of swimming up to 20 meters underwater. …

Aug 28, 2025 · Proboscis monkeys are famous for their large, bulbous noses and swimming abilities. These monkeys, native to Borneo, are the most renowned swimming monkey species …

Oct 15, 2025 · The only monkey known for its ability to swim underwater is the proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus), native to Borneo. These fascinating primates have adapted to their swampy …

Apr 25, 2018 · Attempts to keep proboscis monkeys in captivity have not been successful. The only place to see these monkeys are in their natural habitat, the rapidly disappearing forests of …