The Bekantan is a unique monkey from Borneo (Kalimantan), famous for its big, long nose. It’s the mascot of South Kalimantan and shows if our forests and rivers are healthy.
This monkey is special because of its male’s large nose (used to attract females and make loud sounds), its pot-belly (for digesting tough leaves), and its unique changing fur and face color (babies have blue faces!).
Bekantan also have amazing adaptations. They are great swimmers, often jumping into rivers and using their webbed feet. They are picky eaters, preferring young leaves and unripe fruits. They live in groups near rivers, with either one male leading many females or groups of just males. They communicate using different sounds like “honks” and “growls.”
Sadly, the Bekantan is endangered because its forest home is disappearing due to logging, fires, and being hunted.
But there’s hope! We can all be heroes by sharing what we know about Bekantan, learning more, supporting good products that don’t harm forests, and never keeping wild animals as pets. Let’s protect this special creature and its home for the future!
Bekantan: Borneo’s Big-Nosed Monkey
Bekantan
Borneo’s Big-Nosed Monkey
A Unique Monkey from Borneo
The Bekantan is a unique monkey from Borneo (Kalimantan), famous for its big, long nose. It’s the mascot of South Kalimantan and shows if our forests and rivers are healthy.
Special Features
This monkey is special because of its male’s large nose (used to attract females and make loud sounds), its pot-belly (for digesting tough leaves), and its unique changing fur and face color (babies have blue faces!).
Amazing Adaptations
Bekantan also have amazing adaptations. They are great swimmers, often jumping into rivers and using their webbed feet. They are picky eaters, preferring young leaves and unripe fruits. They live in groups near rivers and communicate with sounds like “honks” and “growls.”
Endangered Status
Sadly, the Bekantan is endangered because its forest home is disappearing due to logging, fires, and being hunted.
Be a Hero for the Bekantan!
But there’s hope! We can all be heroes by sharing what we know about Bekantan, learning more, supporting good products that don’t harm forests, and never keeping wild animals as pets. Let’s protect this special creature and its home for the future!
