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Why Do These Monkeys Have Such Outrageous Noses?

Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week

English - September 04, 2017 16:00 - 3 minutes - ★★★★ - 31 ratings
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Proboscis monkeys may look ridiculous to us, but they are in fact perfectly adapted to their swamp surroundings. Their pot-bellied stomachs are able to digest toxic leaves, while their huge noses play a role in attracting mates.