Wildlife Conservation

Wild Proboscis Monkey Mangrove Habitat

Proboscis monkeys depend on mangrove and riverine forest in Borneo that continues to be lost to agriculture, logging, and coastal development.

Key Facts

Proboscis monkeys are found only on the island of Borneo
Their distinctive nasal features are related to mate selection in males
They are excellent swimmers and regularly cross rivers
Mangrove deforestation has reduced suitable habitat by over 40 percent

Welfare Considerations

Proboscis monkeys restricted to forest fragments face reduced foraging opportunities, increased travel stress, and social disruption from small isolated groups. Their specialized digestive systems adapted to leaf-heavy diets make them unable to subsist on agricultural crops, meaning habitat loss creates genuine starvation risk. Mangrove protection directly improves conditions for this highly specialized species.

What You Can Do

Support Borneo mangrove conservation and reforestation programs
Choose sustainably certified palm oil products
Advocate for coastal development setbacks that protect mangrove habitats
Donate to proboscis monkey research and conservation programs