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Siamang Gibbon

Symphalangus syndactylus

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Field Notes

Description:

Largest Gibbon in the world, reaching a metre in length. Endangered due to habitat loss through deforestation as well as the illegal pet trade taking a toll on wild populations

Habitat:

Primary tropical rainforest throughout Malaysia, Thailand and Sumatra.

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Comments (2)
SamanthaCraven
A rare spot! Very jealous! Was this at Gua Tempurong?

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PublishedJuly 16, 2011

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