CEFR C1

black-handed gibbon

noun

Meaning

A small, arboreal ape native to the forests of Southeast Asia, characterized by its long arms, lack of a tail, and dark fur on its hands and feet.

Examples

  • The black-handed gibbon is known for its loud, haunting vocalizations that echo through the jungle at dawn.
  • Conservationists are working to protect the habitat of the black-handed gibbon from deforestation.

Synonyms: agile gibbon, hylobates agilis