Gibbon
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Gibbons are apes in the family Hylobatidae. The family historically contained one genus, but now is split into four extant genera and 20 species. Gibbons live in subtropical and tropical forests from
Hylobates lar Kaeng Krachan WB
Northern white-cheeked gibbon, Nomascus leucogenys
Agile gibbon, Hylobates agilis
Pileated gibbon (Hylobates pileatus)
Ape
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Apes, collectively Hominoidea, are a superfamily of Old World simians native to sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. They were more widespread in Africa, Asia, and Europe in prehistory, and, includi
Gibbon
…Gibbons () are apes in the family Hylobatidae (; hylobatids). The family historically contained one genus, but now is split into four extant genera and 20 species. Gibbons…
013 Alpha male chimpanzee at Kibale forest National Park Photo by Giles Laurent
Like those of the orangutan, the shoulder joints of hominoids are adapted to brachiation, or movement by swinging in tree branches.
This series of images shows a gorilla using a small tree trunk as a tool. The trunk is used to maintain balance while fishing for aquatic plants.