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White-handed Gibbon
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Copyright: Manyee Desandies (manyee)
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| Genre: Animals |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2008-03-22 |
| Categories: Mammals |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2008-03-23 10:13 |
| Viewed: 1083 |
| Points: 24 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
White-Handed Gibbon
Hylobatidae Hylobates lar
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
The White-handed gibbon, like the gorilla, chimpanzee and orangutan, is an ape, not a monkey. The chief characteristics distinguishing apes from monkeys are the absence of a tail, their more or less upright posture and the high development of their brain. The White-handed gibbon (also know as the Lar gibbon) has a black to pale brown or yellowish-gray fur body, with white hair framing a black naked face.
The palms of the hand and soles of the feet are also free of fur and white in color, hence its name. The animal's long arms and grasping hands with thumb, contribute to its ability to swing through the trees.
Adult males weigh 10-20 lbs., females are slightly smaller. Dense fluffy fur keeps these animals cool in hot temperatures, and also presents a larger image to predators.
The tough, horny pads on their buttocks are fused to the hip bones and are indispensable to this animal that builds no nest. The pads provide some protection when the gibbon rests on bare tree limbs.
DISTRIBUTION and HABITAT:
These arboreal primates are found in the forests of Southeast Asia and Sumatra, from lower Burma south through the Malay Peninsula and east throughout Thailand.
BEHAVIOR:
White-handed gibbons brachiate, or swing by the arms, from branch to branch horizontally and vertically. Their long, strong arms enable them to quickly change direction in flight and to catch a handhold if they fall.
White-handed gibbons live in peaceful family troops of 8-15 members, within a territory ranging in size from 30-100 acres.
This territory is marked by a whooping, piercing "song," which broadcasts precise information on the species and sex of individuals, the area occupied by the adults and the presence of sub-adults ready to form a new pair. A different bark-like call is used to warm troop members of danger.
With a keen sense of hearing and their agility in the trees, they are equipped to avoid the leopards, birds of prey and snakes who hunt them.
DIET:
White-handed gibbons live on leaves, buds and blossoms, tree ants and other insects, snails, small vertebrates, nestlings, and bird eggs.
REPRODUCTION and GROWTH:
A single offspring is born after a seven month gestation period. The young clings to the mother night and day, developing slowly. At six months, it begins to brachiate and only later learns to walk.
When the animal reaches sexual maturity in 6-10 years, it meets other gibbons in common feeding grounds, where after courtship, new family groups are formed.
ENDANGERED STATUS:
The White-handed gibbon is declining in numbers as man enters its forested territory, often killing the mothers in capturing the young for a lucrative pet market. Some areas, such as Thailand have provided protection for this species. The Honolulu Zoo and other zoos are also engaged in breeding programs of the endangered gibbon.
This shot was taken at the Oakland Zoo.
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stevkds, loot, ellis49, haraprasan, jcoowanitwong, Adanac, marhowie has marked this note useful
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Hi Manyee,
very nice Gibbon portrait. I think the lightning is good, composition interesting. Very well done. tfs. Stev
- loot
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- [2008-03-23 13:03]
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Hi ManYee
Lovely portrait of this Gibbon. The animal's body actually forms a complimentary BG to this facial close-up. The exposure was excellently managed and it achieved wonderful contrasts between the darker and brighter areas. The details are well defined and shows the solemn expression on the animals face very clearly.
Great work MF and TFS.
Regards
Loot
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- cako
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(3213) - [2008-03-23 13:04]
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Hi Manyee
very good sharp and portraid
well done.
Hello Manyee,
This is a White-handed gibbon. A bit dreamy apparently.
Good white triangle in the compo.
TFS
Annick
Hi Manyee,
a lovey portrait of this gibbon.
Exposure and sharpness are really good, all details are well seen.
I like the look and the pose too.
Well done, my friend.
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- jossim
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- [2008-03-24 2:35]
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Bonjour Nanyee,
Superbe portrait,j'aime bien l'exposition qui fait exploser le regard.
FÉLICITATIONS!
Merci pour le partage.
Joseph
Hi Manyee,
A nice capture of this beautiful gibbon monkey. Excellent composition and sharp details. I also liked your profile photo. He is so cute and ofcourse looks like a prince. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Hi Manyee,
Beautiful portrait of White-Handed Gibbon. Lovely face with white marking. Sharp focus and well exposed image. Pleasant composition.
JC
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- gannu
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- [2008-03-24 10:36]
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Manyee great portrait of this monkey. Good compo and interesting one ganesh
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- wuta
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- [2008-03-24 11:26]
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Hello Manyee , A Lovely portret from this gibbon ,great sharpnes details light and framing ,very good ,tfs Greetings Teunie .
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- Adanac
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- [2008-03-24 18:02]
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Hello Manyee,
What a lovely portrait of this Gibbon. It possesses great focus and perfect exposure resulting in this beautiful image. Thanks Manyee.
Rick
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- lizzie
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(2855) - [2008-03-25 16:49]
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Hi Manye,
Nice close-up showing good details. Love his expression, gorgeous eyes!
Well done!
Lise
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