Gibbon

Gibbons are small, tailless apes native to forests of Asia, recognized by long arms and rapid movement beneath branches. Many live in family groups and produce loud, patterned calls. Fruit is an important food, along with leaves and other available items. Their swinging travel, called brachiation, allows them to cross gaps through the forest canopy. Calls can help advertise a group's presence to neighbors. Different gibbon species vary in coat color, voice and range, and not all share the same appearance.