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Date: 2023

Location: Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam

Did you know?

The Yellow-Cheeked Gibbon has a life span of approximately 45-50 years. Gibbons live in groups and are known for their long-range vocal calls between groups early in the morning.

About the picture

This male Yellow-Cheeked Gibbon displays his highly distinguishable golden cheeks while sitting high up on a tree. This photograph was taken in Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam in 2023.

Fun Fact

The species was discovered and named after Gabrielle Maud Vassal – a female naturalist, photographer, author, and public speaker. Back then, it was very rare for a woman to be a naturalist. Her name reflects in the species’ scientific name – Nomascus gabriellae.