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gibbon

[gib-uhn] / ˈgɪb ən /




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"The lar gibbon is classified as a protected species under this agreement. They should only be handled as protected animals," Thenmozhi said, referring to CITES.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

The team labelled up to half the data for the AI, teaching it "this is gibbon, this is not", said Ratha Sor.

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

The species most similar to humans in the study is the white-handed gibbon, with a monogamy rate of 63.5%.

From Science Daily Jan. 22, 2026

The park has held off on an expansion of its gibbon pen, a big project that would have given the playful primates more space, but would have also required taking out a loan.

From New York Times Nov. 2, 2023

Fitz was his first victim and I was his last, but each of us would as lief shake hands with a gibbon as with our friend O'Mulligan.

From Mrs. Fitz by J. C. Snaith




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