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Bookmark or Share- Gibbon - WikipediaFor other uses, see Gibbon (disambiguation). Gibbons ( / ˈɡɪbənz /) are apes in the family Hylobatidae ( / ˌhaɪləˈbætɪdiː / ). The family historically contained one genus, but now is split into four extant genera and 20 species.
- Gibbons | National GeographicThese acrobatic mammals, endemic to the dense forests of southern Asia, are perfectly adapted to life in the trees and rarely descend to the ground. They have strong, hook-shaped hands for ...
- Gibbon | Types, Diet, & Facts | Britannicagibbon, (family Hylobatidae), any of approximately 20 species of small apes found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. 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.
- Amazing Facts about Gibbons | OneKindPlanet Animal Education & FactsThese iconic tree dwellers are among the most threatened primates on Earth. Their habitat is disappearing at a rapid rate, and they are often captured and sold as pets or killed for use in traditional medicines. All but one species of gibbon is listed as endangered or critically endangered.
- Gibbons: Facts, habitat, diet, and conservation | IFAWNative 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, India, Malaysia, and Indonesia—which includes the islands of Sumatra, Borneo, and Java. More specifically, gibbons are arboreal primates.
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