Siamang Symphalangus
Even the forest has an alarm clock: siamangs wake at sunrise and let out a chorus of loud hoots and screeches.
ORIGIN:
Indonesia and Malaysia
HABITAT:
Lowland rainforests
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
20-25 lbs
Length: 2-3 ft
DIET:
Fruits, leaves and insects
PREDATORS:
Snakes and birds of prey
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Speed and agility
REPRODUCTION:
230-day gestation; sexually mature at 6-7 yrs
THREATS:
Collection for the pet trade and habitat loss
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
25-30 yrs
Which is a distinguishing feature that siamangs use to make social vocalizations?
Elongated uvula |
Wide tongue |
Large throat sac |
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