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Agile gibbon
Long arms and the absence of a tail distinguish this tree-dwelling ape.
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The agile gibbon travels through the treetops by shifting its weight from one hand to the other. This way of moving is called brachiation. Long arms and fingers help it grip branches and swing from one support to the next. Among primates, gibbons belong to the apes.
A gibbon has no tail. Its fur may range from light brown to dark, almost black shades. Pale eyebrows stand out above its eyes. Coat colour alone is therefore not enough to identify a particular gibbon species.
In the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, fruit makes up a large part of the agile gibbon’s diet. It also eats leaves, flowers and insects. Most feeding takes place high above the ground, where it finds both food and branches to travel along. A typical family consists of an adult pair and their offspring, sharing the same treetop world in which they search for food.
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The agile gibbon is an ape with no tail. It uses its very long arms to move between branches. It holds a branch with one hand, swings its body and reaches for the next support with the other. This movement has a name: brachiation.
Wild agile gibbons live in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. High in the trees, they mainly look for fruit. They also eat leaves, flowers and insects. They usually live in a family made up of two adults and their young. Their fur can be pale or very dark, and they have light eyebrows above their eyes. Long fingers help them hold on as they travel through the forest.
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