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Environmentalists have warned that as the capital expands, it may spill over into the habitats of endangered species such as proboscis monkeys, orangutans and gibbons.
From Los Angeles Times
When a mosquito bites you, it pierces the skin using a mouthpart called a proboscis to suck up blood.
From Seattle Times
On closer inspection, another feature of the hummingbird hawk moth quickly catches the eye: the spiralling curled proboscis, which is as long as the entire animal.
From Science Daily
They were indeed able to reproduce the conditions of proboscis drinking.
From National Geographic
Rob, whose ego is as bruised as his proboscis, childishly lashes out.
From Los Angeles Times
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