Gibbon
(Hylobates
concolor gabriellae) |
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Family:
Gibbons
Habitation:
Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia
Appearance: o
slim body build, long limbs, o
difference in colour of the genders, o
male specimen are mostly black and have characteristic to their
gender yellow-brown colour on their cheeks
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on the contrary,female specimen are red-brown and distinguish from
males by a dark spot on the upper side of the head |
| Lifestyle: o
live in family groups, o
Arboreal lifestyle; move between the trees thanks to their long
rams |
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In order to mark the area
and to communicate with
other family members,
gibbons perform duet songs.
Reproduction:
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Pregnancy
duration: about 7 months
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1 infant
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sexual maturity in 6-8 years
Nourishment: o
Fruit, leaves,
buds, nectar, insects
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