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Siamang and agile gibbon (both endangered)
Siamang, Symphalangus syndactylus (Hylobates syndactylis), and agile gibbon, Hylobates agilis, male and female with young (both endangered). Lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann from Heinrich Rudolf Schinzs Illustrated Natural History of Animals, Zurich, 1827
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Agile Agilis Brodtmann Endangered Gibbon Heinrich Hylobates Karl Rudolf Schinz Siamang Syndactylus
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This stunning lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, published in Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's Illustrated Natural History of Animals in Zurich in 1827, captures the beauty and grace of two endangered primate species: the Siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus, also known as Hylobates syndactylis) and the Agile Gibbon (Hylobates agilis). The Siamang, also known as the Syndactylous Gibbon or the Black Gibbon, is a large species of gibbon native to Southeast Asia. The male Siamang in this image is depicted with long, black fur, distinctive callouses on the palms of his hands, and a long, prehensile tail. The female, with shorter fur and a more slender build, can be seen cradling their young between her arms. The Agile Gibbon, also known as the White-handed Gibbon, is a smaller species of gibbon native to the forests of Indonesia and Malaysia. The male in this image is shown with white fur on his hands and feet, a thin, curved snout, and a more muscular build than the Siamang. The female, with shorter fur and a more slender body, is shown holding her young in a similar position to the Siamang mother. Both the Siamang and Agile Gibbon are endangered species, with populations declining due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and hunting. The Siamang is classified as Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), while the Agile Gibbon is classified as Critically Endangered. Conservation efforts, such as habitat protection and anti-poaching initiatives, are crucial for the survival of these magnificent primates and their habitats. This lithograph is not only a beautiful work of art, but also a reminder of the importance of protecting endangered species and their habitats. It is a testament to the natural history of these animals and the skill of the artist who captured their essence over 190 years ago.
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