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The Proboscis Monkey from Schleich® WILD LIFE is a primate that lives in rainforests and mangrove forests on the Asian island of Borneo. The males have a strikingly large nose that can be up to 10 cm long. But they don’t have a strong sense of smell. Researchers believe that it is used to impress females. Proboscis Monkeys are day-active mammals who live in small groups and feed on leaves and fruits. Fun Fact Amongst primates, Proboscis Monkeys are the best swimmers. They can even dive well. Scientific facts Scientific name : Nasalis larvatus Global Home : Asia Primary habitat : Swamp Forest, Subtropical Forest Dimensions 9,8 x 2,9 x 4,6 cm (W x D x H) Age Recommendation 3-8 years Show more