0:22 Gibbon Rehabilitation Project, 2013 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, any of approximately 20 species of small apes found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. Like the great apes, they have a humanlike build and no tail, but they seem to lack higher cognitive abilities and self-awareness. They also differ in having longer arms, dense hair, and a sound-amplifying throat sac.

2024年5月27日 · Also known as lesser apes as distinct from great apes, the Gibbon is quick and agile, brachiating through the treetops at speeds up to 35 mph

In Doaist lore, the gibbon is considered the ‘superior life spirit’ as it’s regarded as a noble wanderer and poet with an elevated spirit of solitude. However, this venerated species is …

Everything you should know about the Gibbon. The Gibbon is a "lesser ape," smaller than great apes. Gibbons have no tail, making them different from monkeys.

They are the most bipedal of all non-human primates and are often studied for clues to what evolutionary pressures may have led to human walking. Different Gibbon Species

Family Hylobatidae: gibbons [1] Genus Hylobates Lar gibbon or White-handed gibbon, Hylobates lar Agile gibbon or Black-handed gibbon, Hylobates agilis Müller's Bornean gibbon, Hylobates muelleri Silvery gibbon, Hylobates moloch Pileated gibbon or Capped gibbon, Hylobates pileatus Kloss's gibbon or Mentawai gibbon or Bilou, Hylobates klossii ...

Gibbon Basics Where are gibbons from? 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). How do gibbons travel?

What is a gibbon? Gibbons are diurnal small apes that live in Southeast Asia. There are 20 recognized species of gibbons in four genera. Range Tropical and sub-tropical forests in China, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Males and females have different calls. These iconic tree dwellers are among the most threatened primates on Earth. Their habitat is disappearing at a rapid rate, and they are often captured and sold as pets or killed for use in traditional medicines. All but one species of gibbon is listed as endangered or critically endangered.