Quick Siamang facts
1. Siamangs are the largest members of the gibbon familySiamangs are the largest members of the gibbon family.
2. A large inflatable throat sac acts as a resonating chamber…A large inflatable throat sac acts as a resonating chamber that makes calls carry across the forest.
3. Pairs often sing coordinated duets that advertise territory and reinforce…Pairs often sing coordinated duets that advertise territory and reinforce their social bond.
4. Long arms allow siamangs to move by brachiationLong arms allow siamangs to move by brachiation, swinging rapidly beneath branches.
5. Their hands have long curved fingers that hook around branches…Their hands have long curved fingers that hook around branches without requiring a tight grip.
6. Siamangs can cross large gaps by releasing one branch and…Siamangs can cross large gaps by releasing one branch and flying briefly through open air to the next.
7. They live in the rainforests of Sumatra and the Malay PeninsulaThey live in the rainforests of Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula.
8. Fruit and young leaves dominate much of the dietFruit and young leaves dominate much of the diet, with flowers and insects eaten as well.
9. Siamangs are important seed dispersers because they swallow fruit and…Siamangs are important seed dispersers because they swallow fruit and deposit seeds away from parent trees.
10. Family groups usually include a bonded adult pair and their dependent offspringFamily groups usually include a bonded adult pair and their dependent offspring.
11. Young siamangs remain with their parents for several years before…Young siamangs remain with their parents for several years before establishing their own territories.
12. Unlike great apes, siamangs have no tail, a characteristic shared…Unlike great apes, siamangs have no tail, a characteristic shared by all apes.
13. They possess a partial webbing between the second and third toesThey possess a partial webbing between the second and third toes, a feature reflected in their scientific classification.
14. Morning calling sessions can be heard over considerable distances through…Morning calling sessions can be heard over considerable distances through forest canopy.
15. Deforestation and fragmentation isolate family territories and reduce access to…Deforestation and fragmentation isolate family territories and reduce access to fruiting trees.
16. Siamangs are endangeredSiamangs are endangered, with habitat loss and illegal pet trade among the major threats.
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Why siamang are fascinating
Siamangs are the largest gibbons and use enormous throat sacs to produce powerful rainforest duets. Looking at these traits together reveals how the animal solves the everyday challenges of feeding, movement, communication, reproduction and survival.
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