Where does a white-handed gibbon live?
Asia
Do gibbons eat a lot of fruit?
Gibbons spend 50–70 percent of feeding time consuming fruits, including figs (Ficus spp.) Although ripe fruits are the major food type in their diet, they also consume smaller percentages of young leaves, shoots, flowers, and insects.
Are Lar gibbons dangerous?
Physical Risks- The White-Handed Gibbon has very long sharp canines and has the ability to cause serious bite wounds to keepers. They also have extra long strong arms and can grab and scratch keepers in quick movements as they are agile.
Why is the white-handed gibbon endangered?
Gibbons not only include the most endangered apes but also the most endangered primate species of the world. The main reasons for this are habitat loss and degradation, hunting and illegal trade. In China, for instance, the gibbons have already lost 99% of their habitat.
How many Siamang gibbons are left?
The siamang occurs sympatrically with other gibbons; its two ranges are entirely within the combined ranges of the agile gibbon and the lar gibbon. The siamang can live to around 40 years in captivity….
| Siamang | |
|---|---|
| Species: | S. syndactylus |
| Binomial name | |
| Symphalangus syndactylus (Raffles, 1821) | |
| Distribution of the Siamang | |
Do tigers eat gibbons?
Gibbon Predators and Threats Large cats native to Southeast Asia, such as clouded leopards and tigers, prey on these lesser apes. Big snakes and eagles also pose a threat to these arboreal apes.
How many gibbons are there?
It is generally accepted that there are 16 to 17 gibbon species in the Family Hylobatidae. They are divided into four groups (genera): Hylobates, Hoolock, Symphalangus, and Nomascus. Click here for a list of all the individual gibbon species.