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Where Do White-handed Gibbons Live?

Quick answer

White-handed Gibbons are native to Asia. White-handed gibbon in Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, and peninsular Southeast Asian rainforests.

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Native range

White-handed gibbon in Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, and peninsular Southeast Asian rainforests.

Continents and countries

White-handed Gibbons occur across Asia. Local populations depend on intact habitat, prey or food plants, and freedom from persecution.

Habitat types

Tropical rainforests of Thailand, Malaysia, and Sumatra provide shelter and feeding grounds. Seasonal movement may follow rains, prey migrations, or breeding cycles.

Range changes

Historic range may exceed current distribution. Habitat loss, hunting, and climate shifts continue to affect where white-handed gibbons persist today.

FAQs

Where do white-handed gibbons live in the wild?

White-handed gibbon in Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, and peninsular Southeast Asian rainforests.

What do white-handed gibbons eat?

They feed on frugivore — ripe fruit, leaves, flowers, and insects, varying by season and local habitat.

Are white-handed gibbons endangered?

White-handed Gibbons are listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

How big is a white-handed gibbon?

Adults weigh about 7 kg and reach roughly 0.9 m long.

Sources

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