Report Text: Bekantan
General Classification
Bekantan is a unique monkey from Indonesia. It is also called the proboscis monkey. Bekantan can be found in Kalimantan, especially in mangrove forests and river areas. This animal is a symbol of South Kalimantan.
Description
Bekantan has a long nose, a big belly, and reddish-brown fur. The male has a very large nose, while the female has a smaller nose. The long nose makes the Bekantan look funny and special.
Bekantan lives in groups. They like to stay near rivers and mangrove trees. They can swim very well, and they often jump into the water to escape danger.
Their favorite food is young leaves, fruits, and seeds. Sometimes, they also eat flowers. Bekantan usually eats in the trees and moves from branch to branch.
Bekantan is an endangered animal because the forest is getting smaller. People cut trees and destroy the mangroves. We need to protect the Bekantan and its habitat.
A. Watch the video
A. True / False Questions
1. Bekantan is also called the proboscis monkey. ( )
2. Bekantan lives on the island of Sumatra. ( )
3. Bekantan has a long nose, especially the males. ( )
4. The main habitat of Bekantan is the desert. ( )
5. Bekantan usually eats leaves, fruits, and seeds. ( )
6. Bekantan is an endangered animal. ( )
7. Bekantan can only swim in a swimming pool. ( )
8. Kalimantan is the natural home of Bekantan. ( )
9. People sometimes call Bekantan “Dutch monkey.” ( )
10. Bekantan is safe from hunting and deforestation. ( )
B. Fill in the Blanks
1. Bekantan is also called the __________ monkey.
2. Bekantan lives in __________, Indonesia.
3. The main habitat of Bekantan is __________ forests.
4. Bekantan usually eats __________, fruits, and seeds.
5. The male Bekantan has a very long __________.
6. Bekantan has brown __________ on its body.
7. Bekantan is an __________ animal.
8. People sometimes call Bekantan the __________ monkey.
9. Bekantan can swim in __________ and rivers.
10. The biggest threat for Bekantan is __________ and hunting.
C. Complete the Vocabulary Web
