White-Cheeked Gibbon

scientific name

Hylobates concolour leucogenys

size

Height. 18-25"
Weight. 12-20 lbs

characteristics

Adaptations/Colouration. newborn blonde " juvenile black " female blonde at sexual maturity " adult male black with white cheeks
Arms. long for brachiation
Intelligence. tests rank close to chimp
Thumbs. short for brachiation

behaviour

arboreal " diurnal
Group. family
Parenting. male assists with care as do older infants/juveniles
Territorial. song duet
Vocalization. both sexes

reproduction/lifespan

monogamous
Lifespan. 25-30+ yrs
Sexual Maturity. 8 yrs
Gestation. 7-8 mos
Birth. 1 " nurse 2 yrs " leaves group at maturity
Birth Interval. 2-3 yrs

diet

Wild. fruit, leaves, & small invertebrates
Zoo. monkey chow, fruits, & vegetables

habitat/range

canopy of rain/monsoon forest canopy " Laos, South China, & Vietnam

status

US Endangered " CITES App I " due to habitat destruction " SSP " studbook participant

oregon zoo exhibit

Primates