"Singing" Gibbons

The Siamang Gibbons are sometimes called "singing" Gibbons due to the loud calls they use to communicate between themselves and which can be heard up to 5 Km away.
Singing communicates location between different groups, establishes and maintains territory boundaries and it's used also for defensive reasons.
It is believed that "singing" helps form and maintain bonds between a pair.
The male and the female sing different but coordinated parts.
Each song lasts about 18 seconds and is repeated for about 18 minutes.
The clip was taken at the Attica zoo, Athens, Greece.

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Pets & Animals

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