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Articulated Gibbon Skeleton SC-047-A Gibbons are structurally situated somewhere between the monkeys and the great apes, sharing some features of both. They are now collectively termed "small apes." There are 4 genera with 12 species, the largest, the siamang, weighing up to 25 pounds. There is almost no sexual dimorphism in size or skull structure and gibbons are the only apes that sit on ischial callosities. They have the longest arms proportional to their body size of all the primates and have many skeletal adaptations to better enable their canopy lifestyle. They primarily use a suspensory form of locomotion, known as brachiation, in which their body weight is more efficiently distributed beneath a tree branch by their arms and hands, like a pendulum. They also spend more time walking bipedally than any other non-human primate. Gibbons live in small family groups. Adults usually remain paired for long periods but "divorce" is not uncommon. Custom Mounting Available for All Skeletons, Please Inquire Our Bone ClonesŪ replica Gibbon skeleton was meticulously molded, cast in the finest resin, finished, and then expertly mounted. Stand Included. The disarticulated skeleton, SC-047-D, and individual bones (please inquire) are also available. Please also see our Primate PostCranial category. |
| Scientific Name | Catalogue # | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hylobates lar | SC-047-A | 16" wide, 30" high | $2,175.00 |
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