Primate

The Siamang

The siamang, a large ape with a slender figure and an inflated throat sac, is known for its melodious singing in the forests of Southeast Asia. This ape, with its black fur, lives in monogamous pairs and moves skillfully through the treetops of the canopy.

An agile ape

The siamangs are the largest species of gibbons

These magnificent apes belong to the gibbon family, these Asian primates have long limbs, especially their arms, thin and supple. However, they do not have a tail.

They are the largest of the gibbons, but have a fairly light build because they move with extraordinary agility by swinging from branch to branch and jumping from one tree to another – several meters apart. It’s difficult for a potential predator to catch them. Their bodies are covered with black fur, except for their faces.

They mainly feed on leaves and fruit (wild figs) but also on insects and eggs.

They are very noisy. They have a pouch at throat level that they can inflate spectacularly, up to the size of their head, which serves as a resonating chamber when they emit their impressive calls.