The lar gibbon (or Hylobates lar), also known as the white-handed gibbon, is a primate that lives in the rainforests of Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. The fur of this animal can vary from dark brown to ginger, tan, or cream in colouration. Its face is black, with a distinct white ring of hair around it. Its hands and feet are also white. Male and female lar gibbons look alike, have a head-body length of 42cm to 59cm, and weigh between 4kg and 7.6kg.
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Animal Facts
Lar gibbon families engage in duets and song, using vocalisations and threats to defend their group and territory.
Like other gibbons, the lar gibbon is mostly arboreal and traverses the trees by swinging from branch to branch, a locomotion method known as brachiation.
The lar gibbon is the most active species of gibbon, spending 74% of their time feeding, travelling and socializing, and only 26% of their time sleeping.
The lar gibbon is the fastest gibbon, moving through the trees at up to 50km/h.
The lar gibbon can leap up forward up to 9m in one brachiating jump.
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