The Siamang is the largest species of Gibbon. He can be found in Malaysia, Thailand and Sumatra. Both males and females possess an inflatable throat pouch. This can be inflated to the size of the ape's head, amplifying his vocalisations and allowing him to communicate with his neighbours. Siamang live in family groups - an adult pair and their offspring. Males play a large role in raising the offspring. His diet is entirely vegetarian. Siamang are under threat from the pet industry, with mothers being killed so that their infants can be poached, but the main threat comes from deforestation.
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