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The proboscis monkey (long-nosed monkey) is the official mascot
for Visit Malaysia Year 2014. proboscis monkey encapsulated the essence of Malaysia Truly Asia This proboscis monkey belongs to the Asian langurs and is the only member of the Nasalis genus. They are primarily found in Borneo, particularly in Sabah, and are one of the most endangered animals in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species In the past, the Past mascots used to promote Visit Malaysia Years previously are : 1) orang utan, 2) leatherback turtle and 3) hornbill Unlike other wildlife species that are scattered around the country, proboscis monkeys are mostly concentrated in only few areas such as : 1) Kinabatangan, 2) Sukau, 3) Sandakan, 4) Klias They frequently leap from tree limbs and hit the water with a comical belly flop, as well as attract their mate with their unusually large and long nose. The proboscis monkey also has webbed feet, which enable it to swim. |
Shuttle-bus Rm 15 per adult per way
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2 Days 1 Night Package for
Malaysian Citizen Price Include : 1 Night Accommodation, Entrance Fees, 2 Feeding Sessions, 3 Meals, Tea Break and Night Walk. Not Include : Transportation, Guide, Camera Fees Package Rate : Minimun 2 Adults
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Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
http://www.proboscis.cc
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Direction Road Map to Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary. |
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At PLATFORM A during feeding time
at 2:30PM 9th June 2010 An amateur video group from Hong Kong making a documentary on the proboscis monkey in Mandarin language. |
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Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
Platform A : 09:30am & 02:30pm Daily Platform B : 11:30am & 04.30pm Daily |
Proboscis monkey (Dutch Monkey), found ONLY in Borneo and are a totally protected animal as their population has shrunk drastically to about 7,000, including 2,000 in Sabah, due to the extensive destruction of their habitats by human activities. Like other species of monkeys, proboscis monkeys lead a tree- climbing lifestyle in lowland forests and mangrove swamps close to rivers such as the Kinabatangan River in eastern Sabah. Their social system has two levels. One level comprises only one male in a group, while the second level consists of all males in a group. Based on the observations by the staff of Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, the first level is made up of several groups which are headed by males. Each of the males has his own harem. There are about 20 females for every one male. The adult male coordinates the group's movement and leads the group. Males are very protective of their females and juveniles. At the second level, males usually leave their natal groups at about 18 months and move on to either solitary life or form bachelor herds before acquiring their own harems. Males that do not have their own harem live in all-male groups. There is very little aggression between the males when they join together to form troop. The proboscis monkeys will fight each other and the winner will then become the strongest male known as "alpha male", while the loser would go back to the bachelor group until he is strong enough to defeat the alpha male in a fight. If the current alpha male loses the match, he then goes to somewhere secluded and never shows himself up again. They fight one on one and each give a blow on the face. One is considered a loser if found to be bleeding and the match is over. |
Proboscis Monkey at Kinabatangan River Proboscis monkeys are normally very shy and sceptical of human beings. Almost everywhere else, these monkeys can only be observed from a far distance. However, at our Sanctuary the monkeys have over the years, learned to place some trust in us. Although they continue to avoid being too close to humans, they generally do not mind our presence - so long as it is at a comfortable distance. This is a unique feature of our Sanctuary.
As you cruise along the Kinabatangan River, chances are you might come across a strange-looking but The proboscis monkeys live in harems, which are groups containing one male, one to eight females and their offspring. These harems are almost always together, especially by the riversides in the evenings. This is why large hordes of proboscis monkeys are sometimes spotted. |
I visited the
centre in March of 2004. It is incredible, and the monkeys are truly beautiful creatures. They are loving and also very timid. We must do all that we can to maintain a habitat for them to live in. It is a very small part of land that is left for them, and must be maintained at all cost. Greg Mathews gmathews@telus.net |
How to reach Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary The sanctuary is located at the centre of the mangrove forest along the coastal land near Kampung Samawang in Labuk bay, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia. From the airport in Sandakan, it is 38KM away and takes about an hour to get there, part of the trip will be through the gravelled roads and jeep tracks of plantation estates. To get there, travel along Jalan Labuk going to Kota Kinabalu and turn off to SPS 3 at the junction at KM23 (adjacent to the Consolidated Sabah Farms). The sanctuary is located 15KM along the gravel road from here. Guests staying at Kota Kinabalu can take the early flight MH2042 which is takes off at Kota Kinabalu Airport 7.00am and arriving Sandakan Airport at 7.40am. Transport can be arranged to pick up at Sandakan Airport and transfer to the Sanctuary to view the morning feeding session. (11.30am to 12.30noon). You still got the time to travel to Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary. which is only 24KM away to view the feeding of Orang Utan at 2.30pm.
Office / Mailing Address Telephone : (6) 089-230708 (Sanctuary), (6) 089-672133 (Office), (6) 089-672177 (Sunday), 6011819717 Handphone : 019-8534098, 012-8188696, 019-8139717 Fax : (6) 089-672136
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