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High Life: The Birds of Neora Valley National Park
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High Life: The Birds of Neora Valley National Park

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The Western Hoolock Gibbon Sings and Swings Along the Forest Canopies

The western hoolock gibbon is most commonly recognised by its song. From the heights of the forest canopy, the western hoolock gibbon produces a loud, elaborate song, that often ends in a spectacular crescendo
Film by: Udayan Borthakur
 Updated   Jul 25, 2025

Film by: Udayan Borthakur

Updated   Jul 25, 2025
3 min watch
The western hoolock gibbon is most commonly recognised by its song. From the heights of the forest canopy, the western hoolock gibbon produces a loud, elaborate song, that often ends in a spectacular crescendo

 

Thumbnail: Dhritiman Mukherjee 


About the Author

Udayan Borthakur

Udayan Borthakur

is a wildlife biologist with a specialisation in conservation genetics. He is also an avid wildlife photographer and filmmaker.

Published Aug 02, 2019

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