Interesting Facts About Siamang!
The siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus) is the largest member of the gibbon family Hylobatidae. The siamang is distinguished from other gibbons by its two-fingered hand's furry toes and the fact that it lacks a tail. It is the only species in the genus Symphalangus. The siamang is found in southern Thailand Myanmar Laos Sumatra and Borneo. It is an arboreal creature that lives in primary rainforests. The siamang is an omnivore; its diet consists of fruit leaves insects and small animals.
SIAMANG physical description
The siamang is the largest member of the family Hylobatidae the gibbon family. It is found in the forests of Thailand Malaysia and Indonesia. The siamang is a black-furred ape with a long tail and arms that are twice the length of its legs. It has webbed hands and feet which help it to swing through the trees. The siamang is also notable for its loud vocalizations which can be heard up to three kilometers away.
SIAMANG size
The Siamang is the largest member of the gibbon family Hylobatidae. An adult male siamang can weigh up to 15 kg (33 lb) making it twice the size of the other gibbons. It has a thick coat of black hair with a bare face hands and feet. The siamang is an arboreal animal meaning it spends most of its time in trees. It is an agile climber and can swing through the branches using its long arms.
SIAMANG habitat
The siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus) is the largest member of the gibbon family Hylobatidae. The siamang is found in the forests of Malaysia Thailand and Indonesia. They are arboreal and spend most of their time in the trees. Siamangs are the only gibbons with webbed hands which they use to swing from branch to branch. They are also the only gibbons with two toes on each foot instead of the usual four. Siamangs are very vocal and can be heard from up to 2 kilometers away.
SIAMANG food/eating habits
The siamang is an arboreal (tree-dwelling) creature spending the majority of its time in the trees. It is an omnivore meaning that it feeds on both plants and animals. The siamang's diet consists mostly of fruits leaves and insects but it has also been known to eat small mammals and reptiles. The siamang will often travel in groups of two or three to forage for food.
SIAMANG social structure
Siamangs are the largest members of the gibbon family and they live in the forests of Southeast Asia. Unlike other gibbons, siamangs live in pairs or small family groups. The siamang's loud resonating call can be heard up to 3 kilometers away and is often used to proclaim ownership of their territory. Siamangs are also notable for their long arms which they use to swing from branch to branch.
SIAMANG reproduction and development
The siamang is the largest member of the gibbon family Hylobatidae. They are found in the forests of Southeast Asia. Siamangs are tailless and have long shaggy black hair. They have webbed feet and long arms that they use to swing from branch to branch. Siamangs live in pairs or small family groups.
The mating season for siamangs is usually from May to August. The female siamang will give birth to one infant about seven or eight months after mating. The young siamang will stay with its mother for two to three years before leaving to find a mate and start its family group.
SIAMANG lifespan
The siamang is the largest member of the gibbon family and has a lifespan of up to 30 years in the wild. They are found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia and are known for their distinctive "duet" calls which can be heard up to 3km away. Siamangs are an endangered species due to habitat loss and hunting.
