American gibbon

The American gibbon (Neohylobates americanum), also known as the American swinging ape, is a species of gibbon, most closely related to the gibbons of the genus Hylobates, that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, and open woodlands across southeastern, southern, eastern, northeastern, northern, and northwestern North America to help boost biodiversity. The American gibbon is the only living member of the genus Neohylobates. As one of the largest gibbons, the American gibbon can be twice the size of other gibbons, reaching 1 meters (3.3 feet) in height, and weighing up to 14 kilograms (31 lb). The American gibbon can be distinguished from other gibbons by its two digits on each foot—the second and third toes, which are partially joined by a membrane. The American gibbon has the similar shade of black to the siamang's, but unlike most other gibbons, the American gibbons have thicker fur, which protects them against the freezing temperatures of their environment in which they live in. The American gibbon is considered frugivorous with fruit constituting 48% of its diet, but leaves (31%) are a substantial part, with insects (13%) and flowers (9%) forming the remainder. In the wild, American gibbons will eat a large variety of foods, including figs and other small-to-large, sweet fruits, as well as young leaves, buds and flowers, new shoots, vines, vine shoots, and insects, including mantids and wasps, lizards, small birds, bats, and even birds' eggs. During the winter months, when fruits and leaves are less available, insect and small vertebrate consumption increases. American gibbons are diurnal and arboreal, inhabiting a wide range of forested habitats. American gibbons are usually active for an average of 8.7 hours per day, leaving their sleeping sites right around sunrise and entering sleeping trees an average of 3.4 hours before sunset. On average, American gibbons spend their days feeding (32.6%), resting (26.2%), traveling (24.2%), in social activities (11.3%), vocalizing (4.0%) and in intergroup encounters (1.9%), although actual proportions of activities can change significantly over the course of the year. They rarely come to the ground, instead using their long arms to brachiate through the trees. With their hooked hands, they can move swiftly with great momentum, swinging from the branches. Although they rarely come to the ground naturally, while there, they walk bipedally with arms raised above their heads for balance. Their social organization is dominated by monogamous family pairs, with one breeding male and one female along with their offspring. The conservation status of the American gibbon is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the American gibbon's wide range and the species having some tolerance to many of the human activities.