Gibbon figurines as old as from the fourth to third centuries BCE (the Zhou dynasty) have been found in China. Later on, gibbons became a popular subject for Chinese painters, especially …

Gibbon, any of approximately 20 species of small apes found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. Like the great apes, they have a humanlike build and no tail, but they seem to lack …

Nov 15, 2025 · All gibbon species are vocal and known for their musical voices, which can be heard over great distances. They use sound to locate other gibbons, warn away intruders and …

Native gibbon habitats can be found throughout the rainforests of East, South, and Southeast Asia. You’ll find gibbons in China, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, Bangladesh, …

May 9, 2025 · The Hainan gibbon or Hainan black-crested gibbon of China (Nomascus hainanus) is critically endangered and is the rarest primate in the world. In 2015, only 10 animals existed, …

A gibbon marks its territory by vocalizing (singing) when traveling within the borders of where they live. The adult male and female sing a duet and their offspring will join in.

What is a gibbon? Gibbons are diurnal small apes that live in Southeast Asia. There are 20 recognized species of gibbons in four genera. Range Tropical and sub-tropical forests in …

A successful same-sexed pairing of an adult female lar gibbon and an adult female grey gibbon has been reported. Successful cohousing of siamangs with orangutans are also reported. …

Conservation Gibbons are an endangered species, and their populations are shrinking due to hunting and habitat loss through deforestation. You can help protect gibbon habitat by …

Different Gibbon Species There are over a dozen recognized species of gibbons ranging from northeastern India to southern China to Borneo.