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The Hainan black crested gibbon, aka Hainan gibbon, is only found on Hainan Island, in the South China Sea. They were formerly considered a subspecies of the eastern black crested gibbon from Hòa Bình and Cao Bằng provinces of Vietnam, and Jingxi County in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. However, […]

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The Skywalker hoolock gibbon, aka Gaoligong hoolock gibbon, hails from China and Myanmar. They dwell in unprotected forest stretches with rough terrain found in primary evergreen habitats, scrublands, mountainous broadleaf forests, semideciduous hill habitats, and montane forests. Unfortunately, these primates face the threats of habitat loss and destruction at the […]

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The western hoolock gibbon can be found in India. They prefer mixed evergreen forests, such as dipterocarp forests, and often times in mountainous terrain. These primates are also found in rural settings, such as plantations and gardens. Hoolocks face the threats of habitat loss and destruction at the hands of […]

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The black crested gibbon, aka cao-vit gibbon, hails from southwestern China, northwestern Laos, and northern Vietnam. They prefer higher altitudes of up to 7,800 feet. These primates favor semi-evergreen forests, tropical evergreen forests, and deciduous forests in subtropical & mountainous regions. Due to habitat loss and destruction at the hands […]

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The Siamang gibbon is is the largest of the 14 known gibbon species and they are sometimes referred to as lesser apes. They can be found in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, and Peninsular Thailand. These primates have a preference for primary and secondary regions of tropical rainforests, with ample tree coverage. […]

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The lar gibbon is an agile primate with amazing climbing and swinging abilities, even though they lack a tail. Traversing trees comes easy to these critters and they make it look like child’s play. They have evolved long hands and arms that aid in their arboreal acrobatics. These primates can […]

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