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Hoolock Gibbons in India

The conservation status of India's hoolock gibbon was discussed at the first meeting of The Global Gibbon Network (GGN).

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About Hoolock Gibbon:

It is the only ape found in India.
They are intelligent, have individual personalities, and have close family ties like all apes.
One of the 20 species of gibbons on Earth is the Hoolock gibbon, which is specific to northeastern India.
IUCN categorises the western hoolock gibbon as endangered and the eastern hoolock gibbon as vulnerable.

Why in news?

- The conservation status of India’s hoolock gibbon was discussed at the first meeting of The Global Gibbon Network (GGN).

Apes vs Monkeys:

Apes lack tails, while monkeys generally have tails varying in length and function.
Apes possess larger, more complex brains and advanced cognitive abilities, while monkeys have smaller brains and less advanced cognition.