Siamang

Photo of Siamang

A Throaty Voice:The siamang boasts a throat sac that inflates to nearly the size of its head to amplify its call.

Latin name: Hylobates syndactylus Where: Gibbon Islands Height: 2.5 to 3.0 ft Weight: Up to 23 lbs Lifespan: 23 yrs Habitat: Tropical rainforest Diet: Primarily fruit and leaves, some invertebrates Risk Status: Species at Risk (IUCN—Endangered) a black and white image of a black and white image Range: Malaysia and Sumatra

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Gibbon Island