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Siamang, Symphalangus syndactylus. Endangered
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Siamang, Symphalangus syndactylus. Endangered
Siamang, Symphalangus syndactylus. Endangered (Siamang, Simia syndactylus). Drawn and engraved by Thomas Landseer. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1824
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Baron Cuvier Drawn Endangered Engraved Griffith Harriet Landseer Simia Siamang Syndactylus
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Thomas Landseer and published in Edward Griffiths' seminal work, "The Animal Kingdom" by the Baron Cuvier in 1824, showcases the enchanting Siamang gibbon (Symphalangus syndactylus), an endangered primate species native to the forests of Southeast Asia. The Siamang, also known as the syndactylous gibbon or the black gibbon, is recognized by its striking black fur, long arms, and webbed hands and feet, which provide excellent grip and mobility in their arboreal habitat. Siamangs are social animals, living in family groups consisting of a dominant male, several females, and their offspring. They communicate through a wide range of vocalizations, including loud whoops and screams, which can be heard throughout the forest. Their diet consists mainly of fruit, leaves, and insects, making them important seed dispersers and pollinators in their ecosystem. Unfortunately, these magnificent creatures are currently listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and hunting. The destruction of their forest homes for agriculture, logging, and urbanization, as well as the illegal pet trade, pose significant threats to their survival. This illustration, drawn and engraved by Thomas Landseer, serves as a reminder of the beauty and importance of these endangered primates and the need for continued conservation efforts to protect them and their habitats.
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