Bornean White-Bearded Gibbon

• Common Names: Bornean White-bearded Gibbon, Southern Gibbon, or Bornean Agile Gibbon
• Taxonomy Classification Year: 1911
• Monkey Size: 40 to 50 cm (15.7 to 19.7 in)
• Skin Color(s): Gray or dark brown
• Habitat: Forest
• Diet: Herbivorous
• Native Countries: Borneo

The Bornean white-bearded gibbon^[3] also called the southern gibbon, or Bornean Agile Gibbon, is a species of gibbon native to southern Borneo.

• Unlike other gibbon species, Bornean white-bearded gibbons do not show sexual dimorphism in coloration.
• Males and females look very similar. The coat can vary, but they usually have a brown body with brown legs and arms.
• Their feet and hands are black. The faces of these gibbons are typically framed by white cheeks and eyebrows, often resembling a mustache.
• Their arms, extremely long to their height, allow them to swing quickly in the forest.

• Bornean white-bearded gibbons are diurnal and arboreal species. During the day, they roam the forest for food and participate in social activities.
• They reach sexual maturity around four years of age. At this point, male and female offspring are expelled from the family group to find their own mate.
• Because these gibbons are socially monogamous, mating occurs primarily between the related pair. However, mating with additional partners may occasionally occur.
• The Bornean white-bearded gibbons are famous for singing beautiful duets that travel long distances through the forest.
• As they roam the forest, they spread the seeds of the fruits they eat into new areas, helping the forest to regenerate.