Javan gibbon  (Hylobates moloch)

Species information

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Authentication

Authenticated by Dr David J. Chivers, University of Cambridge.

Glossary

Arboreal: Tree dwelling.
Brachiation: In some primates, a method of locomotion when the animal swings hand over hand from branch to branch.
Endemic: A species or taxonomic group that is only found in one particular country or geographic area.
Monogamous: Having only one mate during a breeding season, or throughout the breeding life of a pair.

References

  1. IUCN Red List (May, 2006)
    http://www.redlist.org
  2. The Silvery Gibbon Project (July, 2002)
    http://www.silvery.org.au/technical.html
  3. Animal Info (July, 2002)
    http://www.animalinfo.org/species/primate/hylomolo.htm
  4. MacDonald, D. (2001) The New Encyclopedia of Mammals. Oxford University Press, London.
  5. Asquith, N.M. (1995) Javan gibbon conservation: why habitat protection is crucial. Tropical Biodiversity, 3: 63 - 65.
  6. Asquith, N., Martarinza, M. and Sinaga, R.M. (1995) The Javan gibbon (Hylobates moloch): status and conservation recommendations. Tropical Biodiversity, 3: 1 - 14.
  7. CITES (March, 2003)
    http://www.cites.org
  8. Primate Info Net (March, 2003)
    http://www.primate.wisc.edu/pin/factsheets/hylobates_moloch.html