I'm back. I have missed the previous two photohunts. I have a new job! Yeah! It is going well. I traveled to New Jersey for training during the first two weeks of December. I was busy or traveling so I missed the post. But I am back!
This week's Photohunt theme is Male. I knew right off what I would post about. We traveled to Bako National Park in Borneo specifically to see the Proboscis Monkeys. The males have a distinctive large nose. Experts think the nose is to attract the female. It is definitely large. They also make a very unique sound - a nasal sound that sounds like "Oh No". I also love their scientific name - Nasalis larvatus.
We arrived in Bako and the rangers told us that there was a troop of monkeys in the mangrove swamps just beyond the headquarters. We quietly walked up and were able to observe them while the tide was out. They were so cool. They moved farther out into the mudflats as the tide went out. We were so lucky and glad to be able to see them so soon after we arrived. It was one of the highlights of our trip.
If you would like to know more about the monkeys here are two links for more information.
Proboscis Monkey walking across the mangrove swamp mud flats during low tide
Comments (14)
Great first photo. And good luck with your new job! :)
Posted by YTSL | December 17, 2010 7:15 PM
Posted on December 17, 2010 19:15
Definitely male. ^_^ Happy weekend!
Photo Hunt-Male
Posted by Manang Kim,USA | December 18, 2010 9:14 AM
Posted on December 18, 2010 09:14
What a unique looking monkey. Great take on the theme. Happy weekend.
Posted by Carver | December 18, 2010 9:26 AM
Posted on December 18, 2010 09:26
Haven't seen those monkeys with the long nose before, very interesting! congrats on your new job and happy holidays!
Posted by Mar | December 18, 2010 9:56 AM
Posted on December 18, 2010 09:56
Congratulations on your new job! Love these photos. This monkey looks almost like a cartoon character with that crazy nose. Hope you have a wonderful holiday!
Posted by Annie | December 18, 2010 11:28 AM
Posted on December 18, 2010 11:28
Amazing what creatures can become for the sake of sex appeal.
Posted by Alice Audrey | December 18, 2010 12:48 PM
Posted on December 18, 2010 12:48
Terrific photos! I don't believe I've ever seen these specific type of monkey before. That is one big nose!
Posted by Sue St Clair | December 18, 2010 1:34 PM
Posted on December 18, 2010 13:34
Ha, those are wonderful.
Posted by azahar | December 18, 2010 2:25 PM
Posted on December 18, 2010 14:25
Congrats on your new job! I hope you won't be too busy not to post here. Your post this week is quite interesting showing an unusual species. Thanks, M.
Posted by menehune | December 18, 2010 7:08 PM
Posted on December 18, 2010 19:08
great entry for photohunt. lovely captures and all the best in your new undertakings.
Posted by life ramblings | December 19, 2010 7:40 PM
Posted on December 19, 2010 19:40
Amazing photos,Marta.Such unusual creatures - love them! Good luck with the new job.
Posted by sheri | December 20, 2010 11:27 AM
Posted on December 20, 2010 11:27
Your photos make me want to go to Borneo. Congratulations on the new job.
Posted by maya | December 20, 2010 1:05 PM
Posted on December 20, 2010 13:05
Fascinating and great photos for the theme :-)
Posted by CherryPie | December 20, 2010 3:30 PM
Posted on December 20, 2010 15:30
Maya - you should try to get to Borneo. It isn't as far from Oz as it is from US.
Thanks everyone for your wishes on my new job. Fingers are crossed.
Posted by Marta | December 21, 2010 7:21 PM
Posted on December 21, 2010 19:21