Lar Gibbon
The Lar Gibbon is also known as the White-Handed Gibbon. It inhabits the tropical rainforests of Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and possibly a small area in China. It is an arboreal animal, living in the upper canopy of the forest and seldom if ever coming to the ground. It has the largest north south range of any gibbon.
They are 45 – 50 cm (18 -20 in) tall. Males weigh about 5.7 kg (12.5 lb) and females average 5.3 kg (12 lb). They live in family groups which consist of a mated pair and their offspring. They are territorial and defend their domain by loud vocalization which begins early each morning near the edge of the territory.
Lar Gibbons consume fruit for about 50% of their diet. They also eat leaves, flowers, shoots, buds, insects and eggs. Females give birth to a single offspring at a time. Their life expectancy is 25 – 30 years.
They are 45 – 50 cm (18 -20 in) tall. Males weigh about 5.7 kg (12.5 lb) and females average 5.3 kg (12 lb). They live in family groups which consist of a mated pair and their offspring. They are territorial and defend their domain by loud vocalization which begins early each morning near the edge of the territory.
Lar Gibbons consume fruit for about 50% of their diet. They also eat leaves, flowers, shoots, buds, insects and eggs. Females give birth to a single offspring at a time. Their life expectancy is 25 – 30 years.
Fun Facts
scientific classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Primates
Family
Hylobatidae
Genus
Hylobatas
Species
H. lar
did you know?
Lar Gibbons are true brachiators which means they swing through the trees using their long arms.
They are also capable of moving upright on their hind legs like walking a tightrope.
Lar Gibbons are considered an endangered species primarily due to loss of Habitat because of logging.
Where to find us
There are 8 Lar Gibbons living at Safari Niagara. Some were born at our facility.
