The current threat to the Earth’s biodiversity is no laughing matter, but it may be that raising a smile might help some vulnerable species dogged by unfortunate looks or dark reputations. Studies of ...

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 ...

A recent study warns that the ongoing construction of Indonesia’s new capital city on the island of Borneo could destabilize the population of endangered proboscis monkeys currently thriving in the ...

Tour guide Brenden Miles was in the Malaysian part of Borneo when he noticed a unique-looking monkey six years ago. Hence, he snapped a few photos of the primate. “At first, I thought it could be a ...

Rare and remarkable: Proboscis monkeys, with their iconic noses and aquatic skills, are found only in Borneo and are now endangered due to habitat loss and hunting. Mind beyond the moment: A bonobo ...

This Southeast Asian island, home to some of the world’s strangest and most iconic creatures, is a dream destination for a growing number of “mammal watchers.” A young male proboscis monkey, a species ...

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 ...

Tour guide Brenden Miles was in the Malaysian part of Borneo when he noticed a unique-looking monkey six years ago. Hence, he snapped a few photos of the primate. “At first, I thought it could be a ...