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 during the Song …

Dec 26, 2025 · 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 woo their mates. …

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, India, …

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

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.

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. Javan gibbons, …

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 China, India, …

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 choosing sustainably …