Etymology:
The word "gibbon" is derived from the French word "gibbon", which in turn is derived from the Old French word "gibbon", meaning "hunchback" or "monkey with a humped back".
Meaning:
A gibbon is a small, long-armed arboreal primate that is native to the forests of Southeast Asia. Gibbons are known for their long, slender bodies, long arms, and black fur. They are highly agile and can swing from branch to branch with great speed.
Origin:
The earliest known fossil record of gibbons dates back to the Late Miocene epoch, around 5 million years ago. It is believed that gibbons evolved from a common ancestor with other apes, including humans. Gibbons are most closely related to orangutans and siamangs.
According to genetic studies, gibbons diverged from the orangutan lineage between 12–16 million years ago and evolved independently into their own genus, Hylobates. The genus Hylobates includes four main species:
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