Eastern Hoolock Gibbon

Physical Characteristics:

• Medium-sized primate with a slender build.
• Coat color varies from black to dark brown or gray, with lighter patches on the face.
• Prominent eyebrows and a beard-like facial hair.
• No tail, a distinguishing feature among gibbons.

Distribution:

• Found in northeastern India (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh), Myanmar, and southern China (Yunnan Province).

Habitat:

• Inhabits tropical and subtropical forests, including both lowland and montane forests.
• Prefers dense canopy cover and spends most of its time in trees.

Behavior:

• Diurnal, active during the day.
• Arboreal, moving through the canopy using brachiation (swinging from branch to branch).
• Lives in small family groups consisting of a mated pair and their offspring.
• Communicates through loud, melodious calls that can be heard over long distances.

Diet:

• Primarily frugivorous, feeding on a variety of fruits.
• Also consumes leaves, flowers, and occasionally insects.