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Lar gibbon

Hylobates lar

Lar gibbon (Hylobates lar)Endangered

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Mammalherbivore

The lar gibbon is a small, acrobatic ape with white hands that lives in the treetops of Southeast Asia. Known for their long arms and swinging skills, these endangered primates are often seen in zoos around the world.

  • They belong to the gibbon family, Hylobatidae.
  • Their nickname is the white-handed gibbon due to their pale fingers.
  • They are one of the most commonly kept gibbons in captivity.
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Hylobates lar
Habitat
Rainforest
Regions in this directory
Asia
Diet
herbivore
Relative size
small
IUCN Red List
Endangered (EN)
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