When it comes to the animal kingdom, bigger is better. Well, at least for proboscis monkeys, famously known for their long, large and droopy noses. Researchers have provided a world-first explanation ...

The proboscis monkey grew his famously big nose so he could get more sex, according to a new study. The male of the endangered species' droopy conk evolved to attract mates, say scientists.

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 ...

Proboscis monkeys (Nasalis larvatus) are named for the males’ large noses, and they appear to have evolved them to attract females, researchers reported Wednesday (February 21) in Science Advances.

Animals occasionally mate with members of another species, and nature occasionally endorses the match with a hybrid. Humans have taken advantage of hybridization to create striking oddities for ...

A 10-year study of proboscis monkeys in Borneo has revealed that forest conversion to oil palm plantations is having a significant impact on the species. (Phys.org) —Researchers from the United States ...

Comfortably established and drinking hot tea last week in the San Diego Zoo were a pair of proboscis monkeys from Borneo. Roxanne, the female, looks like an ordinary monkey, but Cyrano, the male, has ...

When it comes to the animal kingdom, bigger is better. Well, at least for proboscis monkeys, famously known for their long, large and droopy noses. Researchers from The Australian National University ...