BACAAN
BEKANTAN
Part 1 What’s in a name?
This is Bekantan
Andre : Monita, what are you reading?
Monita : Bekantan. I think I am going to talk about this primate for my Science project next week!
Andre : Cool! It’s a reddish-brown monkey with a long and big nose, right?
Monita : Yes. And Bekantan is quite big. Its weight is about 6-22 kilograms and its height is around 55 to 76 cm. Interestingly, its tail is almost as long as its body!
Andre : What a tail! Hey, look … The book says Bekantan is a Proboscis monkey.
Monita : Pardon? What monkey?
Andre : Proboscis monkey. It means a long-nosed monkey.
Monita : Hmm … an interesting name but hard to say.
Andre : It also has another name. Nasalis larvatus.
Monita : Wait … I should take notes. Bekantan is a type of primate. Its common name is pro …
Andre : Proboscis monkey. Monita : Right, thanks. Proboscis monkey. And its scientific name is Nasalis larvatus.
Part 2 Habitat Where does it live?
Where does it live?
Andre : Bekantans are from Borneo, right? So, we can find them in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei.
Monita : Yes, but we can find them mostly on the Indonesian side.
Andre : Really? Monita : Yes, that is why Bekantans are used as the icon of Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan.
Andre : Well, I believe we can find these monkeys in Borneo forests.
Monita : Right, specifically in mangroves. You know, mangroves are a type of rainforest that meet the sea.
Andre : So, Bekantans live in mangrove trees.
Monita : Yes, they like spending most of their time in trees. See this fact, Bekantans are grouped as arboreal animals.
Andre : Say again … Arbo … arboreal? Animals that eat, sleep, and play in trees.
Part 3: Behaviors and Diet They eat leaves
Monita : But, Bekantans sometimes go down to the forest floor. They move with their limbs. You know … hands and feet.
Andre : Hmm, so they can climb, hang, and move around with their limbs. I wonder if they can swim, too.
Monita : Of course they can. They live near the sea, remember. In fact, look, Bekantans are good swimmers.
Andre : What? Are you kidding? Monita : No. The book says that Bekantans can swim well because they have a skin membrane on their feet and hands as in frogs.
Andre : Awesome! But I guess because Bekantans live in trees, they eat leaves, not fish. Am I right?
Monita : Yes, you’re right. Bekantans eat almost all parts of the plant. They consume young leaves, fruits, and flowers.
Part 4: Predator and Threat Bekantan is endangered
Monita : Did you know that Bekantans are endangered?
Andre : Oh, no! Why? But, the book says Bekantans can live up to 20 years in the wild. So, what makes them endangered?
Monita : Well, many predators, such as crocodiles, leopards, monitor lizards and pythons, eat Bekantans. But, the major threat is habitat destruction.
Andre : It means they lose their home–their mangrove trees.
Monita : Sadly, humans’ activities make their home disappear.
Andre : To save Bekantans we have to save the mangroves!
Monita : I agree with you! So, what animals are you going to talk about in our Science project next week?
INFORMASI PENTING
1. Identitas Bekantan (Part 1)
Bekantan - Proboscis monkey (monyet berhidung panjang)
Primate - Primata
Reddish-brown - Kecokelatan kemerahan
Long-nosed - Berhidung panjang
Weight - Berat (6-22 kg)
Height - Tinggi (55-76 cm)
Tail - Ekor
Scientific name - Nama ilmiah (Nasalis larvatus)
2. Habitat (Part 2)
Borneo - Kalimantan (Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei)
Icon - Maskot/lambang (e.g., icon of Banjarmasin)
Mangrove - Hutan bakau
Rainforest - Hutan hujan
Arboreal - Hidup di pepohonan
Trees - Pohon
3. Perilaku & Makanan (Part 3)
Limbs - Anggota badan (tangan/kaki)
Climb - Memanjat
Hang - Bergelantungan
Swim - Berenang
Skin membrane - Selaput kulit (seperti katak)
Diet - Makanan:
Young leaves - Daun muda
Fruits - Buah-buahan
Flowers - Bunga
4. Predator & Ancaman (Part 4)
Endangered - Terancam punah
Predators - Pemangsa:
Crocodiles - Buaya
Leopards - Macan tutul
Monitor lizards - Biawak
Pythons - Ular sanca
Habitat destruction - Kerusakan habitat
Threat - Ancaman
Human activities - Aktivitas manusia
5. Kosakata Tambahan
Science project - Proyek sains
Fact - Fakta
Wild - Alam liar
Save - Menyelamatkan
Disappear - Menghilang
LEMBAR KERJA PESERTA DIDIK (LKPD)
Tema: Bekantan (Proboscis Monkey)
Nama: ________________________
Kelas: ________________________
Tanggal: ________________________
A. Reading Comprehension (Pemahaman Bacaan)
Baca kembali teks tentang Bekantan dan jawab pertanyaan berikut!
Apa nama lain dari Bekantan dalam bahasa Inggris?
→ ________________________________________________________Sebutkan 3 ciri fisik Bekantan!
a) ________________________
b) ________________________
c) ________________________Di mana habitat alami Bekantan?
→ ________________________________________________________Mengapa Bekantan disebut hewan arboreal?
→ ________________________________________________________Apa saja makanan Bekantan?
→ ________________________________________________________
B. Vocabulary Matching (Menjodohkan Kosakata)
Pasangkan kata di Kolom A dengan artinya di Kolom B!
| Kolom A | Kolom B |
|---|---|
| 1. Primate | a. Hutan bakau |
| 2. Mangrove | b. Primata |
| 3. Arboreal | c. Terancam punah |
| 4. Endangered | d. Hidup di pohon |
| 5. Habitat destruction | e. Kerusakan habitat |
Jawaban:
____ 2. ____ 3. ____ 4. ____ 5. ____
C. Fill in the Blanks (Melengkapi Kalimat)
Isilah titik-titik dengan kata yang tepat dari kotak berikut!
[Kotak Kosakata: swim, young leaves, predators, scientific name, tail]
Bekantan's __________ is Nasalis larvatus.
They can __________ well because of skin membranes.
Their main food is __________ and fruits.
Crocodiles and pythons are Bekantan's __________.
Bekantan's __________ is almost as long as its body.
D. True or False (Benar atau Salah)
Beri tanda (✓) jika pernyataan benar dan (✗) jika salah!
Bekantan hanya ditemukan di Indonesia. (____)
Bekantan adalah hewan yang hidup di tanah (tidak arboreal). (____)
Aktivitas manusia adalah ancaman utama bagi Bekantan. (____)
Bekantan bisa memakan ikan. (____)
Kulit berselaput membantu Bekantan berenang. (____)
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