Wildlife

Wild Proboscis Monkey Mangrove Welfare

Proboscis monkeys depend on riverine forests and mangroves that are being cleared for palm oil and aquaculture development in Borneo.

Key Facts

Proboscis monkeys swim between forest patches and require connected riverine habitat
Their enlarged noses make them unmistakable and unique among primates
Borneo mangrove loss from shrimp farming and palm oil has fragmented their range
They are classified as Endangered with a declining population

Welfare Considerations

Proboscis monkeys in fragmented riverine habitat face food insecurity and increased predation risk during river crossings between isolated forest patches. The loss of mangrove connectivity forces longer swims that increase crocodile predation exposure. Each habitat corridor protected reduces individual welfare risk.

What You Can Do

Support Borneo mangrove and riverine forest conservation programs
Choose sustainable seafood that does not drive mangrove shrimp farming expansion
Advocate for proboscis monkey habitat corridor protection in Sabah and Sarawak
Donate to organizations working on Borneo wildlife conservation