Animals
Class: Mammal
Biome:
Conservation Status: Endangered
About this animal
Lar gibbons are found to inhabit monsoon and evergreen rainforests on islands and mainland of Southeast Asia. All species are arboreal (tree dwellers). The lar gibbon, also known as the white-handed gibbon, lives in pairs in tree top territories, with up to four offspring. The male calls in quivering hoots, the female in longer notes. The pair often “sing” in the early morning emphasizing their territorial claim and their bonding. They eat fruit, young leaves, shoots, buds and flowers and occasional insects. Gibbons are considered to be among the most agile of all the animal species. They travel by brachiation using long arms, hook-like digits to swing through the tree canopy. They have been known to cover 3 meters (9.8 ft) in a single swing and can leap from one branch to another at distances of 9 meters (29.5 ft.). When on the ground or on large tree limbs it will walk upright with arms held high for balance.
Did you know?
Their coat colour changes from pale buff to black but they will always have white hands and feet.
