XHABU AND BOG
SIAMANG - Symphalangus syndactylus
Xhabu (pro. zaboo) (b. 24.02.97) - Adopt Xhabu (read more about adoptions)
Xhabu is a male Siamang gibbon and a perfect example of why we set up the Haven. His brother died at birth due to complications and unfortunately Xhabu was born with disabilities. He is cross eyed and has stunted growth and because of these problems Xhabu can not be used in any breeding programmes.
Here at the Haven we have the time to look after Xhabu and give him that extra care, attention and enrichment he requires and fully deserves.
Xhabu has been with us from the start. He is very laid back and has settled into the Haven extremely well enjoying life in his new enclosure. We have seen a vast improvement in Xhabus social development and we have become very fond of him. For this reason we decided to name out tea room after our lovable Siamang 'Xhabu'.
Bog (b.28.10.02) - Adopt Bog (read more about adoptions)
Bog ended up at the Haven when he was removed from the breeding programme due to the lack of information related to his blood line.
Bog is a feisty youngster and enjoys showing off especially to the female mueller gibbons next door!
He is good company for Xhabu although we have to monitor his dominance during meal times when he is likely to take first dibs on the food.
ABOUT SIAMANG
Siamangs have arms that are longer than their legs. They also have opposable thumbs and a big toe that is separated from their foot allowing the Siamang to grip with both feet and hands.
They have an enlarged throat sac that can be inflated to almost the size of its head allowing it to project its voice across the forest canopy's.
The main part of the Siamang's diet is leaves, but they also eat fruit, flowers and animal prey.
Siamangs live in monogamous pairs, which means that a male and a female live together and rear their offspring. Breeding occurs throughout the year with the females gestation period (pregnancy) being about 235 days. Siamang juveniles are looked after by their fathers from weaning to independence.
The Siamang is the largest species of gibbon. They have big bodies and slender arms covered in thick black fur and a small round face that is nearly hairless.
Common Name
Siamang
Latin Name
Symphalangus syndactylus
Conservation status
Endangered. CITES Appendix I. Nationally protected
Threats
Pet trade and habitat loss
Distribution
Indonesia, Malaysia and a small area of southern peninsular Thailand
Habitat
Primary and secondary semi-deciduous and tropical evergreen forest
Height
70 - 90cm
Weight
10kg - 15kg
Wild Diet
Primarily folivorous in mainland Asia and primarily frugivorous on Sumatra
Breeding
Primarily monogamous. Reach sexual maturity at 6-7 years. One offspring born every 2-3 years. Although twins have been known to occur sometimes
Behavior
Arboreal. Highly territorial. They are monogamous and older siblings may also help to rear younger siblings
