Lar gibbon

The lar gibbon is a small, acrobatic ape with white hands that lives in the treetops of Southeast Asia. Known for their long arms and swinging skills, these endangered primates are often seen in zoos around the world.

• They belong to the gibbon family, Hylobatidae.
• Their nickname is the white-handed gibbon due to their pale fingers.
• They are one of the most commonly kept gibbons in captivity.