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A Tightrope Grip:Gibbons have leather-like soles on their feet and an opposable big toe that help it grasp and walk upright on branches.
Latin name: Hylobates lar Where: Jungle Trails Weight: 10 to 17 lbs Lifespan: 16 yrs Habitat: Tropical forest Diet: Fruits, leaves, insects, and flowers Risk Status: Species at Risk (IUCN—Lower risk/near threatened) Range: Southeast Asia