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The Western Hoolock Gibbon: Facts, Habitat, Threats

The western hoolock gibbon is a subspecies of the only non-human ape in India, the hoolock gibbon

Text by: Nisarg Prakash <br> Design by: Diviya Mehra

Updated June 23, 2026

Text by: Nisarg Prakash <br> Design by: Diviya Mehra

Updated June 23, 2026

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The western hoolock gibbon is a subspecies of the only non-human ape in India, the hoolock gibbon

Where is the western hoolock gibbon found?

Northeast India (south of Brahmaputra), Bangladesh, and Myanmar

What is the IUCN status of the western hoolock gibbon?

Endangered on the IUCN Red List

What is the population of the western hoolock gibbon?

5,000 animals globally, 2,600-4,450 in India

About the Authors

Nisarg Prakash

is a wildlife biologist working with Roundglass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better

Diviya Mehra

is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.