Red-cheeked Gibbon
Nomascus gabriellae
The yellow-cheeked gibbon lives in small family groups consisting of an adult pair and their offspring. Every morning, the pair performs powerful vocal duets that can be heard over long distances, strengthening the bond between partners and signalling the group’s presence within its territory. Its long, powerful arms allow it to move through the forest by brachiation, swinging swiftly from branch to branch. Deforestation and the illegal wildlife trade have caused a dramatic decline in this species, which is now classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
IUCN RED LIST
The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) classifies living species according to criteria that take into account their level of threat of extinction: the Red List is an indispensable tool for coordinating nature conservation actions, a veritable barometer of the health of our Planet.
EEP Project
This species is included in EAZA’s (European Association of Zoos and Aquariums) EEP programme for breeding endangered species.
Lives in Southeast Asia
Fun Fact
A DIFFERENT LOOK DEPENDING ON AGE AND SEX
Males are black, while females are blond.
At birth, both male and female young are always blond.
At around one year of age, they turn black; then, if they are female, they become blond again at 6–8 years of age.
Animali che vivono nella stessa area geografica
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