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Eastern Hoolock Gibbon

Discover the enchanting Eastern Hoolock Gibbon, a captivating primate native to the dense forests of Southeast Asia. With their striking black and tan coloration, impressive agility, and melodious duets, these socially bonded gibbons play a vital role as seed dispersers in their ecosystem. Learn about their unique adaptations and the challenges they face in the…
Bornean Orangutan

Discover the captivating world of the critically endangered Bornean orangutan (*Pongo pygmaeus*), a remarkable great ape renowned for its intelligence and solitary behavior. With their distinctive reddish-brown fur, these fascinating creatures play a vital role in maintaining the health of tropical forests as key seed dispersers. Learn about their unique adaptations, feeding habits, and the…
Eastern Gorilla

Discover the Eastern Gorilla (Gorilla beringei), one of the world’s largest primates, known for its impressive size and gentle nature. With distinct subspecies like the Mountain and Eastern Lowland Gorillas, these critically endangered giants play a vital role in their ecosystems and showcase complex social structures. Learn about their fascinating behaviors, habitats, and the ongoing…
Shan Langur

Discover the enchanting world of the Shan Langur (Trachypithecus shan), a lesser-known primate native to the evergreen forests of Myanmar. With its striking appearance, complex social structures, and crucial ecological role as a seed disperser, this fascinating species highlights the rich biodiversity of Southeast Asia. Join us for an in-depth exploration of their physical traits,…
Germain’s Langur

Explore the captivating world of Germain’s Langur (Trachypithecus germaini), also known as the Indochinese Grey Langur, a striking primate native to Southeast Asia. Discover their unique physical characteristics, social behaviors, and vital ecological roles as seed dispersers in tropical forests, as well as the challenges they face from habitat loss and hunting. Join us in…
Annamese Langur

Discover the fascinating world of the Annamese Langur (Trachypithecus margarita), a rare primate endemic to the dense forests of central Vietnam and eastern Laos. Renowned for their striking appearance and complex social behaviors, these agile creatures play a crucial role in their ecosystem by aiding in seed dispersal. Unfortunately, they face significant threats from habitat…
Golden Langur

Discover the enchanting world of the Golden Langur (Trachypithecus geei), a striking primate renowned for its lustrous golden fur and intricate social behaviors. Native to the lush forests of Bhutan and Assam, this endangered species plays a vital role in its ecosystem as a seed disperser and is revered in local cultures. Join us as…
Indochinese Gray Langur

Discover the captivating Indochinese Gray Langur, a striking primate known for its elegant silvery coat and complex social behaviors. Native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, these folivorous monkeys play a vital role in seed dispersal and forest regeneration. Unfortunately, their populations are threatened by habitat loss and hunting, underscoring the urgent need for…
East Javan Langur

Discover the East Javan Langur (Trachypithecus auratus), a captivating primate native to Java, known for its striking black and golden-orange coloration and complex social behaviors. Integral to their forest ecosystem, these highly social leaf-eating monkeys play a vital role in seed dispersal while facing threats from habitat loss and illegal trade. Explore the fascinating adaptations,…
Purple-faced Langur

Discover the enchanting Purple-faced Langur, an endangered primate native to Sri Lanka, known for its striking purplish facial hue and vital role in forest ecosystems. These social creatures thrive in diverse arboreal habitats, relying on their selective feeding habits to maintain ecological balance. Learn about their behaviors, adaptations, and the urgent conservation efforts needed to…

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Cyrtodactylus gubaot

Discover the Cyrtodactylus gubaot, also known as the Gubaot Gecko, a vulnerable species found in the limestone karsts of the Philippines. This nocturnal insectivore sports a distinctive coloration for camouflage, thriving in tropical forests and playing a crucial role in regulating local insect populations.
Cyrtodactylus guakanthanensis

Cyrtodactylus guakanthanensis is a slender gecko native to the tropical humid forests of Southeast Asia, known for its agile climbing abilities and distinctive coloration that offers effective camouflage. This nocturnal insectivore plays a crucial role in its ecosystem by controlling insect populations and serving as prey for larger animals.
Cyrtodactylus grismeri

Discover the Cyrtodactylus grismeri, also known as Grismer’s bent-toed gecko, a small (up to 10 cm) nocturnal gecko native to the lush, humid forests of Southeast Asia. With its unique brown and gray camouflage, agile climbing abilities, and role in controlling insect populations, this vulnerable species is a vital part of its ecosystem.

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