The Gibbon

DESCRIPTION Gibbons are small, arboreal apes distributed in the wild in the tropical and subtropical rainforests of Southeast, South, and East Asia. They are currently found in small populations in China, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Bangladesh, NE India, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Most countries consider them to be endangered, and they are threatened primarily by loss of their forest habitat. Gibbons are small, arboreal apes distributed in the wild in the tropical and subtropical rainforests of Southeast, South, and East Asia. They are currently found in small populations in China, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Bangladesh, NE India, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Most countries consider them to be endangered, and they are threatened primarily by loss of their forest habitat.

What time of day is the gibbon active? The typical active day of a gibbon lasts 8 to 10 hours and most of this time is spent in the “main´´ canopy about 20 to 35 meters above the ground The typical active day of a gibbon lasts 8 to 10 hours and most of this time is spent in the “main´´ canopy about 20 to 35 meters above the ground

Where does the gibbon lives within the Rainforest? The gibbon lives usually on the trees but sometimes also they live on the ground The gibbon lives usually on the trees but sometimes also they live on the ground

What does the gibbon eat? The gibbons usually eat fruit twice a day except when they are young, that they eat milk The gibbons usually eat fruit twice a day except when they are young, that they eat milk

Does the gibbon has any natural predator? Leopards, pythons, and birds of prey, such as eagles and owls, are their most significant natural threats. Leopards, pythons, and birds of prey, such as eagles and owls, are their most significant natural threats.

How does the gibbon avoid these predators? Gibbons are able to avoid predation in most cases by remaining in upper levels of the forest. Gibbons are rarely found less than 10 meters above the ground, where the leopards and pythons are most often found. Sleeping in the very upper canopies is also a method of avoiding predation, as well as using their camouflaging fur color to their advantage while resting in trees.

Why are Gibbons Unique? We think that gibbons are unique because : can sign (vocal displays), have a peculiar form of walk,holding their arms up awkwardly and are very funny animals. We think that gibbons are unique because : can sign (vocal displays), have a peculiar form of walk,holding their arms up awkwardly and are very funny animals.

What can be enhance the life of gibbons? We can plant more tress because gibbons expends many time in the trees. We can plant more fruity trees and specials areas for them. We can plant more tress because gibbons expends many time in the trees. We can plant more fruity trees and specials areas for them.

What human activities threaten the gibbon’s existence? The number one threat to the gibbon is habitat destruction and fragmentation. The number one threat to the gibbon is habitat destruction and fragmentation. The second greatest threat to gibbons is hunting; they are hunted for food, for the use of body parts in traditional medicine and for sale into the pet trade. The second greatest threat to gibbons is hunting; they are hunted for food, for the use of body parts in traditional medicine and for sale into the pet trade. Gold mining is another harmful activity currently taking place in some gibbon habitats in Asia, as well as affecting primates in other parts of the world. Gold mining is another harmful activity currently taking place in some gibbon habitats in Asia, as well as affecting primates in other parts of the world.

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