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First reported 13 hours ago - Updated 13 hours ago - 1 reports

Population study of proboscis monkeys to commence soon

A file photo of a proboscis monkey at the dense mangrove along the Brunei river. Picture: BT/FileYou might also like:Ubaidillah MasliTUTONGTHE Wildlife Division plans to embark on a study this month of the proboscis monkey population, particularly those ... [Published Brunei Times - 13 hours ago]

Entities: Proboscis monkey, Brunei, Habitat

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Borneo: Jungle classroom encounter

In the jungle of Borneo, displaced or orphaned orang-utans are given lessons in survival, writes Ben Fogle. Recently, I had an encounter with one of the world's most charismatic creatures.Deep in the primary rainforest of Malaysian Borneo, I came face ... [Published New Zealand Herald - May 23 2013]

Entities: Borneo, Proboscis monkey, Ben Fogle

First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

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8 Freaky Animals With Human Parts

Many animals are so in tune with the human species, that it might freak you out. Dogs can sense danger or sadness. Monkeys can use iPads. Honey badgers are all, "IDGAF," and eating pistachios.SEE ALSO: 20 Animals So Ugly They're CuteIf you think that's ... [Published Mashable - May 18 2013]

Entities: IStockphoto, Flickr, Lowland Streaked Tenrec, Andean Cock-of-the-rock, Bald Uakari

First reported Apr 19 2013 - Updated Apr 19 2013 - 1 reports

A Monkey-Bird Mashup And Other Amazing Images From This Week

Monkey-Bird Reddit user gyyp posted a series of Photoshop collages merging different animals. We're particularly fond of this one, the Proboscird: half proboscis monkey, half bird. The nose is incredibly aerodynamic. Reddit via Design Taxi Plus ... [Published Popular Science - New Technology, Science News, ... - Apr 19 2013]

Entities: Reddit, Proboscis monkey, Adobe Photoshop

First reported Apr 19 2013 - Updated Apr 19 2013 - 1 reports

Gallery: killer parrots, the pigbutt worm and other extraordinary animals

The pigbutt wormKaren Osborn (c) 2006 MBARIEvolution has created wonders like the human brain, giant redwood trees, and, of course, kittens. But with the good comes the hilarious, terrifying and just plain strange.From the mysterious deep sea creatures ... [Published Wired.co.uk - Apr 19 2013]

Entities: Parrot, Proboscis monkey, Aye-aye

First reported Apr 16 2013 - Updated Apr 16 2013 - 1 reports

Great apes of Sarawak

Borneo Island’s tropical rainforests teem with exotic creatures and colourful tribesMike LeeDEEP in the tropical rainforests of Batang Ai National Park in Sarawak, at the edge of a hydroelectric reservoir “lake”, live a number of rare and protected animals ... [Published SG Travellers - Apr 16 2013]

Entities: Kuching, Hornbill, Proboscis monkey, Swiftlet

First reported Mar 28 2013 - Updated Mar 28 2013 - 1 reports

The 15 Craziest Animals On The Planet

Baby, they were born this way. The Proboscis Monkey Source: rossap The Platypus Source: cesaraustralia.com Source: wallpaper-sea.blogspot.com The Star Nosed Mole Source: youtube.com View Entire List › ... [Published BuzzFeed - Latest - Mar 28 2013]

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"And after that, if the necessary support is there, InsyaAllah, (the monkeys) will be conserved" the division's head, Hj Ajamain Hj Sawal, told The Brunei Times on Monday

Population study of proboscis monkeys to commence soon [Published Brunei Times - 13 hours ago]

..."We are trying to discuss the pros and cons of the theory," he said. "But many of the things which are unique to humans - such as a descended larynx, walking upright, fat beneath the skin, and most obviously an extremely large brain - it seems can best be accounted for as adaptations to extended periods in an aquatic environment." The original aquatic ape theory, developed by Sir Alister Hardy and made public in 1960, posited that a population of early humans, or hominoids, was...

Are we descended from ‘aquatic apes’? [Published IOL - May 09 2013]

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The 15 Craziest Animals On The Planet [Published BuzzFeed - Latest - Mar 28 2013] Baby, they were born this way. The Proboscis Monkey Source: rossap The Platypus Source: cesaraustralia.com Source: wallpaper-sea.blogspot.com The Star Nosed Mole Source: youtube.com View Entire List › ...