Western Hoolock Gibbon

Physical Characteristics:

• Medium-sized ape with a slender build.
• Fur color ranges from black to dark brown.
• Lighter facial markings and white eyebrows.
• Long arms and no tail, a distinctive feature of gibbons.

Distribution:

• Found in parts of Northeast India (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh), Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Habitat:

• Inhabits tropical and subtropical rainforests, often in hilly and mountainous terrain.
• Prefers dense canopy cover and spends most of its time in trees.

Behavior:

• Diurnal, active during the day.
• Moves through trees 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.