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.