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Dolls N DreamsI wonder what he is thinking about!!
The Littlest ThistleOh, I could do with lying around lile that today!
DoodlebearsGibbons are the smallest members of the ape family and can live for up to fifty years in captivity. They are renowned for their acrobatic ability and have been known to leap for more than ten metres between trees when swinging through the canopy at high speeds. Pileated Gibbons are only found in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. The females are white and the males black and they are among only 3 percent of mammals which are monogamous. Gibbons can be heard singing in the early mornings.This is thought to mark their territory, but is also utilized to strengthen the bond between mates. They sing duets with their partners with males and females singing different parts of the song. All songs are highly individual and can be used to differentiate between individuals like thumbprints. Solos are only sung by single female gibbons.
When traveling on the ground gibbons walk on two legs with their arms spread for balance. They are the best primate model for human bipedalism. They sleep sitting up and they drink by immersing their hands in water and then licking the water off their fur. They like to eat fruit, leaves and insects. In behavioral studies it has been noted that gibbons can recognize themselves in a mirror which indicates self-consciousness. This behavior is only recognized in apes and humans.
Unfortunately their beautiful morning songs quite often give away their whereabouts to poachers. Their act of pointing their backside at someone they want to go away doesn't work on hunters. They are also rapidly losing their habitat due to logging and human encroachment.
Hugs, Jane. 
Very cute picture.....sooo relaxing!!! 
Past Time BearsOoooh - thanks for the background on gibbons, Jane, it's really interesting. I'd love to hear their songs. The one in the photo is certainly relaxed - maybe composing the next song.
Chaska, MinnesotaThat is so sweet!
