What is Gibbon?
Gibbon is a small primacy original in large areas of Southeast Asia. Labeling of tropical forests, different species are included in the Gibbon - Hylobatidae family. The family was once divided into four separate groups, but now it is part of four recognized families that include hylobates , hoolock , nomascus and Symphangus .
Due to their unique characteristics, including the lack of tail, Gibbon is part of the APE group known as smaller apes. Unlike large apes, Gibbons have more monkey functions. Smaller apes have thick hair growth and have less size than large apes such as gorillas. Thanks to their small size, Gibbons make the smallest group of apes of apes. Their small figure and joints of the balls and drawers dare Gibbons a masterpiece locomotive, known as Brachiation. The border of the branch to the second, Gibbons can swing a range exceeding 40 feet (12 m). Gibbon size and dexterity also give the ability tomaneuver forest canopy at speeds of 35 miles per hour (56 km/h).
Gibbons will vary depending on the type and height. Small species such as gibbon with white, average £ 7 to £ 15 (3 to 7 kg). The largest species, siamang, can achieve weights exceeding £ 20 (9 kg). Gibbons on average 15 to 25 inches (6 to 10 cm) in height with the exclusion of Siamang, which can exceed 30 inches (12 cm).
Most gibbon diet consists of fruit and vegetation. However, it is not unusual for gibbon to prepare little insects, birds and bird eggs. Its acute ability in trees allows gibbon to achieve different food sources.
consisting of an adult man and a woman and their young offspring, Gibbons lives in a territorial group that generally does not have more than six or seven members. They are one of the few primates that form monogamous pairs. Once youthful achieve maturity, also nThey'll be a friend and create their own group. These family units will loudly defend their boundaries with reinforced songs or theaters of loud sounds unique to Gibbon.
common to primates are Gibbons socially active in their groups. They are often seen how they take care of each other or sleep together in trees. Unlike large apes, Gibbons does not form nests for sleeping, but rather use branches to sleep either separately or with group members. In the wild, Gibbons can reach the age of 30 and can live about 10 years longer in captivity.