The Siamang is a large gibbon with long arms and a distinctive throat pouch that can inflate to produce loud calls. They are known for their impressive vocalizations, often heard echoing through the forests of Southeast Asia.
Habitat
Tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia
Diet
Primarily frugivorous, feeding on fruits and leaves
How common
Uncommon
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