What is a long nosed Mammal?

There's no single mammal called a "long-nosed mammal." The term "long-nosed" describes a physical trait, not a specific species. Many mammals have long noses, each with unique adaptations.

Here are some examples of long-nosed mammals, categorized by their distinctive features:

Proboscideans:

* Elephants: The most iconic long-nosed mammals, their trunks are highly flexible and versatile, used for drinking, feeding, communication, and even bathing.

Other Mammals:

* Snout-nosed monkeys: Found in Central and South America, these monkeys have long, pointed snouts used to forage for fruits and insects.

* Tapirs: With short, flexible trunks, they are often called the "pig-like mammals" of Central and South America.

* Star-nosed moles: These unique moles have 22 fleshy tentacles around their nose that help them detect prey in the dark.

* Narwhals: While not technically a nose, the narwhal's "tusk" is actually a long, spiraled tooth that grows from the upper jaw of males.

Note: This is not an exhaustive list, and many other mammals possess long snouts or noses adapted to their specific environments and lifestyles.