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The hoolock gibbons are three primate species of genus Hoolock in the gibbon family, Hylobatidae, native to eastern Bangladesh, Northeast India, Myanmar, and Southwest China . Description. Hoolocks are the second-largest of the gibbons, after the siamang. They reach a size of 60 to 90 cm and weigh 6 to 9 kg.
Jul 19, 2023 · Two distinct hoolock gibbon species are found in India's northeastern region: the eastern hoolock gibbon ( Hoolock leuconedys) and the western hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock). A recent study by the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) in Hyderabad analyzed the genetics of these gibbons.
Learn about the two species of hoolock gibbons, the only apes in India, and their conservation status and threats. Find out how WWF-India works to protect their habitats and populations in north-east India.
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Learn about the conservation status, distribution, and characteristics of the Hoolock gibbon, the only ape found in India. The web page also provides a question on tropical forests and a link to download PDF notes.
The western hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) is a primate from the gibbon family, Hylobatidae. The species is found in Assam, Mizoram, and Meghalaya in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar west of the Chindwin River.
Dec 26, 2019 · Learn about the tailless Hoolock Gibbon, the only ape found in India, and its two types: western and eastern. Find out their distribution, conservation status and legal protection in India and other countries.
Nov 21, 2023 · The hoolock gibbon is the only ape species in India and faces threats from habitat loss and fragmentation due to a railway line. Scientists recommend rerouting the track and installing canopy bridges to connect the isolated population in Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary.
