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Labuk bay proboscis monkey sanctuary - Borneo

This park is notable for the fact that it is inhabited by proboscis monkeys, which live only in Borneo, and their population is rapidly declining. This is due to the fact that planting of various types of agricultural plants and trees is actively developing in Malaysia, and the jungle is gradually being destroyed. Proboscis monkeys are completely harmless to humans, they are very cute and friendly creatures. Labuk Bay Park is a place where these animals can live and move freely, there are no cages or any fences. However, they are still a little afraid of humans and won't let you get too close. #bucketlistreboot #malaysia

The mysterious trail of the wild long nose is a must-see for Sabah. The proboscis monkey is a unique and rare animal in Sabah. Think carefully. In fact, there are more monkeys than monkeys. I don't know if we are watching monkeys or monkeys watching our stupid humans. Local residents live on a drainage house in the picture. The children in Sabah started to be watery from an early age. Swimming, diving and driving a boat are a piece of cake for them. 7pm, until the night falls, it is a good time to watch the fireflies. Never thought that the first time in 30 years, fireflies were seen in exotic countries.

Sabah, Malaysia, can be described as a land of people. There are many wild animals living in the tropical rain forest. The proboscis monkeys are Malaysia's national treasures. Only the Borneo area in the world can find this species. It is listed as an endangered animal in the world and is larger than China. Pandas are also precious. In 2016, the World Conservation Union announced that the threat level of giant pandas has been reduced from endangered to vulnerable. In the suburb of Sandakan, the second largest city in Sabah, there is a Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Conservation Center, which is open to visitors and can be closely contacted with proboscis monkeys. The staff members feed the proboscis monkeys for four periods of time each day, which is the best time for visitors to observe the proboscis monkeys at close range. In this protection center, about 60 proboscis monkeys come to eat every day. The biggest feature of these monkeys is that they have a long nose. The locals think that the longer the nose of these monkeys, the more handsome they are. Some monkeys The nose even covered the mouth and affected the eating. The proboscis monkey is the only species found to be ruminant but not ruminant. These monkeys look big and have a large, bag-shaped stomach in their stomachs. Every day at a fixed time, these proboscis monkeys slowly came out of the woods and waited in front of the feeding station. The relationship with the staff is already familiar.

Excellent trip to the proboscis monkey sanctuary. feeding time was delightful and the monkeys are so confident and not scared at all. there is also a possibility of spotting a silver leaf langur in the trees, we were fortunate to see one! I would recommend this place for solo, couple or family visit. the price was 60rm for entrance and you'll need a driver to get you to the feeding platform waits quite far from the ticket gate

Upclose with the Proboscis Monkeys

I always bemoan the fact when on my river cruises along the Kinabatangan I only see glimpses of the Proboscis Monkey in the trees and they are like practically so tiny and far… I have always desired a chance to see them closer and learn a little more about them and so, a trip to Labuk Bay Sandakan was just the thing to do… Here you get a chance to get close to the Proboscis Monkeys and learn a bit about their behaviors and such… Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary offers a safe haven for the indigenous wildlife isolated by the Sulu Sea to the north and encroaching palm oil plantations to the south. The sanctuary is about 500 acres of coastal mangrove forests via land acquisition, and the restoration of degraded forests and currently houses one of the largest isolated population of proboscis monkeys on the Borneo islands (ca. 300), along with other wildlife such as Silvered-Leaf Langurs and Oriental-Pied Hornbills. Visitors just need to take a walk along the wooden walkway that meanders over a swampy mangrove to the huge open area wooden platform for one of the most unforgettable viewing experience of these monkeys.. The trip here is a bit far from Sandakan town and somewhat challenging, and you probably need a hired car or grab to bring you here #livelifelah #travel #sabahtourismboard #sabahtourism #proboscismonkey #borneo #wildlife #labukbay #labukbayproboscismonkeysanctuary #sandakan #visitsandakan #sabah #bahmarilah