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Gibbon - Wikipedia Gibbons were the first apes to diverge from the common ancestor of humans and other great apes about 16 8 Mya With a genome that has a 96% similarity to humans, the gibbon has a role as a bridge between Old World monkeys, such as macaques, and the great apes
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 Known as the lesser apes, gibbons are quick and agile, brachiating through the treetops at speeds up to 22 miles per hour (35 kph) There are 20 distinct species in four different genera of this arboreal, or tree-dwelling, mammal, including white-handed, siamang, and lar gibbons
Gibbons | National Geographic Gibbons are the animals we think of when we picture primates swinging gracefully through the rain forest These acrobatic mammals, endemic to the dense forests of southern Asia, are perfectly
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)
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
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
14 Fun and Surprising Facts About Gibbons You Didn’t Know When people ask “how many gibbons are there?” or “how many species of gibbons exist?”, the answer might surprise you There are over 20 recognized gibbon species, each with its own unique characteristics and habitat requirements