Gibbon Nursing Its Baby
by Flees Photos
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Gibbon Nursing Its Baby
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Flees Photos
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Photograph - Home Decor And Giclee Wall Art By Chris Flees
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In this image a Lar Gibbon (Hylobates lar) is nursing its young. The Lar gibbon has a very large range that it can be found in. Indonesia to Thailand. Gibbons are lesser apes, but apes none the less, not monkeys. The Gibbons is also tail-less primate.
facts about gibbons:
Gibbons are small to medium-sized apes, native to the forests of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and parts of China. They belong to the family Hylobatidae.
Gibbons are known for their exceptional brachiation skills. They have long arms and fingers, which they use to swing and move through the trees. They are often referred to as "lesser apes" due to their smaller size compared to great apes like gorillas and orangutans.
Gibbons have a lightweight body structure, which enables them to move swiftly and gracefully in the treetops. Their long arms, along with their specialized shoulder joints, allow them to swing effortlessly from branch to branch in a form of locomotion called brachiation.
There are around 20 recognized species of gibbons. Each species has its unique physical characteristics, such as fur coloration, ranging from black to various shades of brown, gray, or white.
Gibbons have a varied diet consisting mainly of fruits, leaves, flowers, and occasionally, insects and small animals. Their diet depends on the availability of food in their respective habitats.
Gibbons are highly vocal animals and have a complex system of calls and songs. They use vocalizations to communicate with other members of their group, establish territories, and locate each other in dense forest environments.
Gibbons form monogamous pairs, where a male and female bond for life. They exhibit strong pair-bonding behavior and are highly territorial. They use loud vocalizations and physical displays to defend their territory and communicate with neighboring gibbons.
Female gibbons typically give birth to a single offspring at a time, and the young are cared for and nurtured by both parents. Gibbon infants have a prolonged period of dependency and rely on their parents for several years before becoming independent.
Gibbons are highly arboreal and spend the majority of their lives in the canopy of trees. They build nests high in the treetops, where they rest, sleep, and raise their young.
Gibbons are considered endangered or critically endangered due to habitat loss and degradation caused by deforestation, illegal hunting, and the pet trade. Conservation efforts are essential to protect these remarkable and acrobatic apes.
Gibbons are remarkable creatures, known for their incredible agility, melodious vocalizations, and intricate social behavior. They play a vital role in maintaining the health and balance of their forest ecosystems and deserve our admiration and conservation efforts.
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March 21st, 2014
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