Primates

Gibbon

Species

Lar Gibbon or White-handed Gibbon, Agile Gibbon or Black-handed Gibbon, Müller’s Bornean Gibbon, Silvery Gibbon, Kloss’s Gibbon or Mentawai Gibbon, Pileated Gibbon or Capped Gibbon

Lifespan

25-30 years

Range

Southeast Asian forests

Diet

Ripe, pulpy fruits, leaves and some invertebrates

Social structure

Adult pair of adult gibbons will group with up to 4 of their offspring.

Reproduction

Gestation period is 6-7 months. A single off spring will be produced every 2-3 years.

Threats

Rapid clearance of tropical evergreen rainforest and logging in Southeast Asia is displacing gibbons, putting them at risk.

Adopt Toto!

If you would like to support one of our rescued primates you can adopt ‘Toto’ the chimpanzee through our Adoption scheme for as little as �£4.00 or $8.00 per month! For more information contact our adoption line today on: 020 7630 3340, or email us on info@ad-international.org

Adopters will receive a certificate, regular updates on your animal in ‘Toto News’ and a ‘Toto Goes Home’ DVD which showcases his incredible journey from a South America back to the bush in Africa. This is a truly uplifting film suitable for the whole family, enabling you to be alongside our rescue team as we bring Toto to his new home in Africa.

Alternatively you can purchase ‘Toto Goes Home’ DVD for just �£10.99 / $20.00

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