Bekantan (Proboscis Monkey)

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What is a Bekantan?

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Bekantan is a reddish-brown monkey with distinctive long nose and large body.

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How much does a proboscis monkey weigh?

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Its weight is about 6-22 kilograms

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What is the habitat of the Bekantan?

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The Bekantan mostly live in mangrove forests, riverine forests, and swamp forests in Southeast Asia.

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What do Bekantan monkeys eat?

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Bekantan monkeys are primarily herbivorous, feeding on leaves, fruits, seeds, and flowers.

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Why is the Bekantan considered endangered?

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The Bekantan is considered endangered due to habitat loss, illegal hunting, and the illegal pet trade, predators such as crocodiles, leopards, and so forth.

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How much does a bekantan height?

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Its height is around 55 to 76 cm

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What is Bekantan's common name?

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Proboscis monkey

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What is scientific name of Bekantan?

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Nasalis Larvatus

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Bekantan is a type of...

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Primate

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where can we find Bekantan in Asia?

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Borneo (Indonesia), Malaysia, and Brunei