November/December 2025 HAWAII PARENT 149 Zoo acquired a new companion for this loving female. Their growing connection has captured the attention of both keepers and visitors, offering a window into the fascinating social world of these endangered primates. About the Species White-handed gibbons (Hylobates lar) are some of the most graceful treedwellers in the animal world. Native to the forests of Southeast Asia, they spend their days high above the ground, swinging from branch to branch with their extralong arms in a style called “brachiation.” These gibbons love to eat fruit most of all, but they also munch on leaves, flowers, and even the occasional insect. One of their most special traits is their voices. Gibbons sing long, beautiful songs that echo through the forest. These calls help families stay close and also let other gib-
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