Siamangs

Status: Endangered.Range: Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula.Habitat: Tropical forests.Food: Leaves, fruit, insects, eggs and small vertebrates.Reproduction: Members of this species are monogamous and quite particular about choosing a mate. A 7-1/2 month gestation period usually results in one offspring which is cared for by the mother, father, and sometimes older siblings.Facts: The siamang is the largest of the gibbons. Their enlarged throat sacs, used to amplify their loud vocalizations, can be as big as a human head. Mated pairs sing a “duet” to mark their territory and reinforce the pair bond.