Archive · 2 Aug 2025
India's Western Hoolock Gibbon Joins List of Most Endangered Primates
The Western Hoolock Gibbon, a type of ape found in Northeast India, is now one of the world's most endangered primates.
This means it's in big trouble and could disappear if we don't help.
Scientists announced this at a big meeting in Madagascar.
The gibbon's home is being destroyed because of things like cutting down forests and building roads.
To save them, experts suggest restoring their habitat, making safe paths for them to travel, and starting a special project like those used to protect tigers and elephants.
This project would help protect these unique apes and make sure they have a safe place to live.
The Western Hoolock Gibbon, India's only ape, has been named among the 25 most endangered primates.
The announcement was made at the 30th IPS Congress in Madagascar.
The gibbon is native to Northeast India and faces threats like habitat loss and fragmentation.
Dr. Dilip Chetry highlighted the gibbon's declining status and proposed conservation strategies.
Recommendations include habitat restoration, ecological corridors, and a 'Project Gibbon' initiative.
- Who
- The International Primatological Society (IPS) announced the status of the Western Hoolock Gibbon.
- What
- The Western Hoolock Gibbon has been declared one of the 25 most endangered primates.
- When
- The announcement was made at the IPS Congress held from July 20 to 25, 2024.
- Where
- The gibbon is native to Northeast India, and the IPS Congress was held in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
- Why
- The gibbon is endangered due to habitat loss and fragmentation caused by human activities.
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- Primate
- Western Hoolock Gibbon
- Endangered Status
- One of the 25 most endangered primates
- IPS Congress Location
- Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Indian Representative
- Dr. Dilip Chetry
- Habitat
- Northeast India
- IUCN Red List Status
- Endangered