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white-handed gibbon

Two northern white-cheeked gibbons (Nomascus leucogenys), one dark-furred male and one lighter-furred female, sit on a tree branch with long arms extended overhead for balance. A scale bar shows their approximate size.

A siamang (Hylobates syndactylus) with black fur sits on rocky ground, facing left, with large rocks in the background.

white-handed gibbon

A gorilla sits on a tree trunk with a blue arrow pointing to it. Large text reads, "What makes apes so special?" with trees and zoo habitat in the background.

The video thumbnail image shows two black and white photos of monkey and ape heads, surrounded by blue and pink circles.

Two gibbons (genus Hylobates), one light-colored and one dark, sit among tree branches in a lush green forest.

At a Glance

Two gibbons (genus Hylobates), one light-colored and one dark, sit among tree branches in a lush green forest.

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A gorilla sits on a tree trunk with a blue arrow pointing to it. Large text reads, "What makes apes so special?" with trees and zoo habitat in the background.

The Social Lives of Apes

Apes have unique personalities and preferences—just like humans.

Video: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

The video thumbnail image shows two black and white photos of monkey and ape heads, surrounded by blue and pink circles.

Monkeys vs. Apes: What's the Difference?

When in doubt, check for a tail.

Video: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

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white-handed gibbon

white-handed gibbon

White-handed gibbon (Hylobates lar).

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Two northern white-cheeked gibbons (Nomascus leucogenys), one dark-furred male and one lighter-furred female, sit on a tree branch with long arms extended overhead for balance. A scale bar shows their approximate size.

white-cheeked gibbon (Nomascus leucogenys)

White-cheeked gibbons (Nomascus leucogenys) are native to Southeast Asia.

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A siamang (Hylobates syndactylus) with black fur sits on rocky ground, facing left, with large rocks in the background.

siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus)

Siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus).

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white-handed gibbon

white-handed gibbon

White-handed gibbons (Hylobates lar), Gunung Leuser National Park, Indonesia.

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Two gibbons (genus Hylobates), one light-colored and one dark, sit among tree branches in a lush green forest.

gibbons (family Hylobatidae)

Gibbons differ from great apes in a number of physical ways. Some of the more pronounced...

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