Gibbon - Wikipedia Gibbons ( ˈɡɪbənz ) are apes in the family Hylobatidae ( ˌhaɪləˈbætɪdiː ) The family historically contained one genus, but now is split into four extant genera and 20 species
Gibbon | Types, Diet, Facts | Britannica Gibbons, like the great apes (gorillas, orangutans, chimpanzees, and bonobos), have a humanlike build and no tail, but gibbons seem to lack higher cognitive abilities and self-awareness They also differ from great apes in having longer arms, dense hair, and a throat sac used for amplifying sound
Gibbons: Facts, habitat, diet, and conservation | IFAW Gibbons typically start each day by singing at sunrise, and they’re known to sing alone and in duets with the others in their family These lesser apes are most commonly found in the subtropical and tropical rainforests throughout southern Asia
Gibbon Animal Facts - Hylobatidae - A-Z Animals Gibbons are tree-dwelling apes that live in Asia and Indonesia Known as the lesser apes, gibbons are quick and agile, brachiating through the treetops at speeds up to 22 miles per hour (35 kph)
Types of Gibbons: A Guide to All Species and Their Habitats Unlike great apes such as gorillas and chimpanzees, gibbons are smaller, lighter, and specially adapted for an arboreal lifestyle This guide explores the various species of gibbons, detailing their unique characteristics and natural habitats
What is a gibbon? — Gibbon SSP There are 20 recognized species of gibbons in four genera Tropical and sub-tropical forests in China, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia Gibbons are the smallest of the apes and are gracile in body form compared to great ape species
White-Handed Gibbon, Facts, Photos - National Geographic Kids White-handed gibbons have white fur on the upper sides of their hands and feet They live in small family groups made up of a male and female pair and their young They sing duets, with the male
Species Factsheet - Primate Group 6 - Gibbon Each species has specific characteristics to their songs Gibbons are typically monogamous and mate for life Mated pairs of most species will produce duet songs which consist of coordinated vocal interactions by both partners using sex-specific calls
Introduction: What are Gibbons? - Gibbon Conservation What are gibbons? Gibbons are apes The gibbons (family Hylobatidae) - together with the great apes (family Hominidae) - make up the superfamily of the apes (Hominoidea) The gibbons are also known as the small apes With 19 species, the gibbons comprise the largest group of the apes
Gibbon Basics - Gibbon Conservation Center Gibbons are native to the dwindling rain forests of Southeast, South and East Asia You’ll find gibbons in Thailand, China, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, and Indonesia (including Sumatra, Java and Borneo)