printable proboscis monkey mask for kids

That nose! Our printable proboscis monkey mask features the most extraordinary facial feature in the entire primate world - the enormous, pendulous nose of the male proboscis monkey, which can grow longer than the face it's attached to. This Borneo endemic is one of nature's most memorable animals and this mask is an absolute showstopper. Perfect for rainforest school plays, primate projects, World Book Day, birthday parties, and magnificently-nosed imaginative play.

The proboscis monkey is one of those animals that makes children laugh first and then genuinely fascinated - and the science behind that extraordinary nose is surprisingly interesting. A mask with both comedy and curriculum value. Every mask comes with a full colour version AND a black and white line art version for colouring in.

5 Interesting Facts About Proboscis Monkeys!

Only male proboscis monkeys have the enormous nose - females have much smaller, upturned noses. The male's elongated schnozzle acts as a resonating chamber, amplifying his calls to attract females and warn rivals.
The nose actually gets in the way of eating - males have to push it aside to get food into their mouths, which suggests the reproductive advantage of a bigger nose outweighs the inconvenience.
Proboscis monkeys are found only in Borneo - they're entirely dependent on the mangrove, riverine and lowland rainforest habitats of the island, which are being rapidly destroyed by palm oil plantations.
They are surprisingly good swimmers - they regularly cross rivers by swimming, aided by partially webbed feet, and have even been observed jumping from trees into water from heights of several metres.
Their potbellied appearance comes from a complex, multi-chambered stomach - like cows, they ferment their leafy food in specialised chambers, which is why their bellies look perpetually full even when they haven't eaten recently.

Printable Proboscis Monkey Mask

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