gibbons (family Hylobatidae)Gibbons differ from great apes in a number of physical ways. Some of the more pronounced differences include having longer arms, dense hair, and a throat sac used for amplifying sound.
gibbon , Any of about six species (genus Hylobates) of lesser apes (family Hylobatidae), found in Indo-Malayan forests. Gibbons use their long arms to swing from branch to branch. They walk erect on the ground, live in small groups, and feed on shoots and fruits, as well as on some insects, birds’ eggs, and young birds. They have long hair and are about 16–26 in. (40–65 cm) long. Their coats vary from tan or silvery to brown or black. They have large canine teeth, and their voices are noted for their volume, musical quality, and carrying power.