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Photo #11956740

Published: 22 feb, 2025

Canon EOS R5 C1/600f/5ISO 400500 mm

Hymakar Valluri

Hyderabad, India

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id: 11956740

Proboscis Monkey (Nasalis larvatus), IUCN : EN

These monkeys are endemic to Borneo and mostly found in the mangrove forests in the costal areas of island. They are arboreal and also aquatic, they are good swimmers.

Their population is on a decline due to deforestation caused by logging and Palm plantations. They are also being hunted for Chinese medicine and also as a delicacy.

They have long limbs which makes them move swiftly hanging on the branches of the tress. In this image Monkey is holding the tree with the hands and scratches the head with the hind limb which makes this image very unique.

This image was clicked during a boat cruise on the Kinabatangan River.

Location : Borneo, Sabah Region, Malaysia. ( Kinabatangan River)
Gear : Canon R5C, Canon 500mmF/4.0 ISII
EXIF : AV Mode, F/5.0, ISO 400
Processing : Mild Cropping, Adjustment of Highlights, Shadows, Sharpness and Noise levels

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