They have a body that is designed for speed and movement. The Gibbon is medium in size and they are the fastest of all mammals that live in trees. They are smaller than Apes and they don’t have the size differences. You may hear them called the Lesser Apes at times too. The controversy often continues and so you will find information out there about them in both categories. After this, the young gibbons gain more independence, but usually stay with their parents until they are about six years old.A Gibbon is often described as a Monkey but most classify them as Apes. The female usually gives birth to a single baby, and has a gestation period of approximately seven months.īaby gibbons rely very heavily on their mothers, and she cares for her young until it is about a year old. Most gibbons are monogamous, and breed with the same mate year after year. The troop is usually made up of a mated pair and their young. Troops of gibbons live in the treetops, and spend their days foraging for food and grooming one another. They live in groups, known as “troops,” and are most active during the day. The behavior of these primates varies from species to species, but they are primarily social creatures. Zookeepers teach people about gibbons, and how we should be conserving their natural habitat. Some gibbons are not good candidates for reproduction, and in those cases they become ambassadors for their species. Zookeepers release the offspring into the wild, or used them in the breeding program too. Those working in the SSP choose gibbons who are not closely related to one-another for breeding. Every gibbon that doesn’t live in the wild resides on a Species Survival Plan (SSP). Gibbons in zoos and rehabilitation centers are important for the survival of the species. Because of this, it is illegal to own a gibbon as a pet in most places. Human activity threatens different species of gibbons, and every animal is important for the survival of the species. Humans have not domesticated gibbons in any way. Sadly, humans also capture gibbons for the pet trade, and use them in Traditional Chinese Medicine. When people cut down those forests, the gibbons that lived in them must relocate or perish. These primates live in forests and feed on fruits produced by the trees and shrubs around them.
Humans are hugely detrimental to the vast majority of gibbon species. Each species is different, and their diets vary based on what is available. The vast majority of gibbons feed primarily on fruits. These primates also eat insects, leaves, flowers, shoots, small animals, and more. They are omnivores, but most of their diet comes from plants. Sadly, their range is slowly becoming more restricted because of habitat destruction. Gibbons live in southern China, Bangladesh, Burma, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Species in the same genus generally live closer to one another geographically. Distribution of the Gibbonĭifferent species of gibbons have different ranges, but they all live in Southeast Asia. They spend nearly all their time in the treetops. Unlike some of the great apes, which live fully or partially on the ground, gibbons are arboreal. Different species have different preferences, some live in mountainous regions while others live near sea level. They live primarily in tropical rainforest and other jungles. These apes are perfectly adapted to living in the trees, and their habitats must have dense vegetation. We know little about this species so far. The researchers did, indeed, name this gibbon after Luke Skywalker. Skywalker Hoolock Gibbon – This gibbon species is newly discovered, and scientists first officially described the species in 2017.The mountain subspecies lives at higher elevations, and the lowland subspecies lives at lower elevations. Scientists believe that this species might have separate subspecies, the mountain and the lowland agile gibbon. Agile Gibbon – You might be seeing a trend here, but the IUCN also lists this species as Endangered.Sadly, habitat destruction poses a serious threat to these primates. Like many species, the IUCN lists this gibbon as Endangered. Silvery Gibbon – This species has silver tipped fur, which is where it gets its name.The IUCN lists this species as Endangered. Male siamangs have special pouches under their chins, known as “gular sacs.” They inflate their gular sacs to make incredibly loud vocalizations. Siamang – The siamang is the largest species of gibbon, and they weigh up to 30 lbs.Meet a few gibbon species, and learn about what makes them so interesting, below. There are many different species of gibbon, and each is unique. Their fur varies in color, and is usually black, gray, or brown, though some species are cream colored. Like all apes, gibbons do not have the prehensile tails that monkeys have.
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