hoolock gibbon

The hoolock gibbon is a forest-dwelling gibbon native to Eastern Bangladesh, northeastern India, and western Myanmar. There is also a closely related species found in southern China and northeastern Myanmar. Hoolock gibbons belong to the genus Hoolock, one of four genera within the gibbon family.12

Gibbons are small apes found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. They are known for their long arms, which they use for brachiation (swinging from branches), and their loud, musical vocalizations, often in the form of a duet called a "great call" used for territorial marking.2

Gibbons are arboreal, meaning they live in trees, and move with great agility. They primarily feed on fruit, supplemented by leaves, insects, and bird eggs. They typically live in small, monogamous groups that defend their territories. Gibbons are considered among the most endangered primates due to habitat destruction and hunting.2