Tropical rainforest in central and West Africa (gorillas and chimpanzees), in Sumatra and Borneo (orang-utans), and in South-East Asia (gibbons) are found. These are the natural habitats of these four types of apes species.
Average Lifespan of Apes, Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Gibbons and Orang-Utans
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The four types of ape species namely, Apes, Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Gibbons and Orang-Utans, have average life span of 40-50 years. But there are chances of change in the average lifespan of gorillas which can live 35-40 years in the wild but it can live longer in captive i-e 40-50 years.
Largest Ape In The World
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Gorilla is the largest or biggest ape in the world. It is up to 1.75 m tall whereas its one armspan is 2.75 m. Gorilla’s weight can be upto 275 kgs, therefore they are the heaviest ape in the world as well. The bulky structure of this type of ape is visible in the picture. [Read more...]
Types of Apes Species In The World
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There are four types of apes like Gorillas, Orang-Utas, Chimpanzees and Gibbons. These four types of apes are under a threat of extinction as their population has been decreased sharply because of the destruction of their natural habitats. Read the names, habits, characteristics and living places of apes. [Read more...]
Smallest Ape in The World
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Gibbon is the smallest ape in the world. Its height is up to 65 cm whereas its weight is up to 6.7 kg. Gibbons are found in tropical and subtropical rainforests from northeast India to Indonesia and north to southern China, including the islands of Sumatra, Borneo and Java. This world’s smallest ape is the master of the art of locomotion, brachiation, swinging from one branch to another with an amazing speed of 56 km/h. [Read more...]