2005, Islam et al. (2004) have all speculated that closed‐canopy structure and diversity of fruiting trees are perhaps the most important determinants of hoolock gibbon population size in the sites where they are still present. We are grateful to the Forest Department of the Government of Bangladesh for access and accommodation at many of the study sites. On top of this are the ever‐present effects of human populations living in and around some of these forest patches. The species is confined to 29 fragmented forested areas in western and central Java. Binomial name. The smallest population used in the analyses was Rema Kalenga (2 individuals). All known populations have undergone declines primarily due to habitat destruction or alteration. We discuss the current context of primate conservation in Bangladesh and suggest that the current conservation priority for gibbons in the country should be protection and improvement of habitat. 1987, MacKinnon & MacKinnon 1987, Mootnick et al. 1). Gron KJ. Tree assemblages and diversity patterns in Tropical Juri Forest, Bangladesh. and you may need to create a new Wiley Online Library account. In Bangladesh both species are critically endangered and distributed mainly in the northeast and southeast hilly regions bordering neighboring India and Myanmar. The IUCN has classified the population of the western hoolock as endangered and that of the eastern hoolock as vulnerable. Hoolock Gibbons, the only species of apes found in India, are threatened with extinction in the Ukhrul and Kamjong districts of Manipur HOOLOCK GIBBONS The hoolock gibbons are three primate species of genus Hoolock in the gibbon family, Hylobatidae, native to eastern Bangladesh, Northeast India, Myanmar and Southwest China . Hoolock gibbons are distributed in various northeastern states in India, with a current total population of more than 2600 individuals (Molur et al. Home to a sizeable population of India’s only ape species — the endangered hoolock gibbon — the sanctuary is the only one in India named for a primate. However, the category referred to as “natural forests” in the Forest Department's database is poorly defined and includes shrub vegetation, open patches, and other kinds of habitat that were originally natural forests but have become modified over the years (Kabir & Muzaffar 2002). Species List ... Southern Yellow - cheeked Crested Gibbon Siamang Western Hoolock 2005). 2006). The link between edible plant species richness was previously suspected, but to the best of our knowledge, has never been analyzed quantitatively in relation to hoolock gibbon numbers. ... Western Hoolock gibbons, also known as white-browed gibbons, are the only apes that live in the Indian sub-continent. We also analyzed the existing habitat characteristics in two of the largest hoolock gibbon populations in Bangladesh: Lawachara (42 individuals) and Kaptai (84 individuals). The Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) and Hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) are two globally endan-gered wildlife species limited to only tropical Asian forests. The principal cause of population decline is presumed to be habitat destruction (e.g., Gittins & Akonda 1982, Gittins 1984, Gittins & Tilson 1984, Chivers 2001, Islam et al. Each site also had an abundant variety of tree species utilized by hoolock gibbons for food. In each study site, we recorded the total species richness of food‐trees present, based on the total list of species present in the Forest Department database and corroborated on the ground by field workers. (CNN) A newly-discovered species of gibbon should be named in honor of Luke Skywalker, say the Star Wars-loving scientists who found it. Enter your email address below and we will send you your username, If the address matches an existing account you will receive an email with instructions to retrieve your username, I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of Use, Gibbons (hylobatidae) are small apes distributed in south and southeast Asia, Habitat characteristics in Lawachara and Kaptai, Management and conservation of hoolock gibbons, Behavioral ecology of the hoolock gibbon in Bangladesh, The apes: Challenges for the 21st century. Areas such as Lawachara and Karnafuli Range (Kaptai) have been surveyed extensively with tree species richness being well documented in these areas. 56 Keywords: New species, Hoolock tianxing, gibbon, Mt. The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 put them in the list of Schedule-I species. Additionally, timber trees of commercial value that are old enough to be logged should be replaced by combinations of fruit‐producing tree species to maintain and even enhance this diversity. 2006). The hoolock gibbon is an umbrella species living in the semi‐evergreen deciduous forests of Bangladesh and their survival through management will also benefit other species that are components of closed‐canopy forests (Kabir & Muzaffar 2002). Approximately 300 remain in Bangladesh in populations dispersed between isolated forest fragments. Once the most suitable model was determined, the variables that provided the best model were retained. Areas such as Patharia, Adampur, and Cox's Bazar (North), by contrast, have undergone drastic reductions in the “natural forests” leading to corresponding reductions in their hoolock gibbon populations. Received 11 April 2006; revision accepted 4 October 2006. Please check your email for instructions on resetting your password. The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 put them in the list of Schedule-I species. This variable, although taken from the Forest Department's database, is unambiguous (and therefore useful) since it is clearly defined. 2006; Fig. Based on the results of these two studies, we offer suggestions to prioritize conservation and management action to help preserve hoolock gibbons in Bangladesh. Most of these sites fall under the jurisdiction of different forest divisions and have undergone extensive deforestation and habitat alteration over the last two decades (Gain 2002). 2004). Ahsan (1994, 2001) and Feeroz (2001) have stated the importance of a diversity of fruiting trees in hoolock gibbon survival. A further new species, Hoolock tianxing, with an estimated population of about 200 in China, was discovered in southwest China in 2017. 2004). The largest population of hoolock gibbons (84 individuals) occurs in Kaptai (Karnafuli Range) and the second largest population occurs in Lawachara National Park (42 individuals). 2 subspecies: Western Hoolock Gibbon (Bunopithecus hoolock hoolock), Eastern Hoolock Gibbon (Bunopithecus hoolock leuconedys), This article is only an excerpt. Species threat status is taken from the IUCN Red List of endangered species, available at www.iucnredlist.org At the time of the survey, one USD was roughly equivalent to 1,000 kyat. In fact, the areas that have undergone declines in population have also lost considerable natural forests as classified by the Forest Department. If you do not receive an email within 10 minutes, your email address may not be registered, Each region has its distinct tree composition and forest canopy characteristics. Similarly, this study also provides the first quantitative link between agricultural land area and hoolock gibbon numbers across the study sites. 53 new species should be categorized as Endangered under IUCN criteria. Table 3 compares the population estimates from Gittins (1984) to corresponding count data from Islam et al. Trees in Lawachara were generally smaller compared to those in Kaptai. This species is found in eastern Bangladesh, northeastern India (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura), and northwestern Myanmar (west of the Chindwin River). The western hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) is a globally threatened species, and in Bangladesh it is critically endangered. Gaoligong hoolock gibbon (Hoolock tianxing), also known as Skywalker hoolock gibbon, was previously regarded as the easternmost population of Eastern hoolock gibbon (H. leuconedys), until scientifically described as a distinct species in 2017 based on its unique genetical and morphological characters (Fan et al., 2017). Bangladesh, India, Myanmar — The population of this south Asian gibbon has declined by over 90% since the early 1970s when they totalled over 100,000. The western hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) is a globally threatened species, and in Bangladesh it is critically endangered. Ecology of the hoolock gibbon (Hylobates hoolock), a lesser ape in the tropical forests of north-eastern India. Islam et al. The hoolock gibbons are three primate species of genus Hoolock in the gibbon family, Hylobatidae, native to eastern Bangladesh, Northeast India … Hoolock gibbons (Hoolock hoolock Harlan, 1834) are endangered (A4acd ver3.1) small apes occurring in Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, and south China. Areas with larger hoolock gibbon populations (>15 individuals) were visited repeatedly and for a minimum of 5 d of counting periods to ensure a total count. These habitat characteristics can simply be regarded as baseline information on the current conditions under which hoolock gibbons seem to be thriving. Fruits and flowers of A. chapalasha constitute an important component of the diet of hoolock gibbons and the higher representation of this species is of great significance to hoolock gibbon persistence in degraded areas (Ahsan 2001, Feeroz 2001, Islam et al. Extricating the root cause of population declines in such a variety of factors that influence primate populations is often difficult. The species of hoolock are: Western hoolock gibbon, Hoolock hoolock. The Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) and Hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) are two globally endangered wildlife species limited to only tropical Asian forests.In Bangladesh both species are critically endangered and distributed mainly in the northeast and southeast hilly regions bordering neighboring India and Myanmar. The taxonomy of the hoolock gibbon has recently been significantly revised. The rapid destruction and alteration of habitat (by plantation of exotic monoculture species) that continues in an unplanned manner throughout Bangladesh will undoubtedly result in the extinction of the species. 1984, Chivers 2001). Hemmed in by tea estates, the 20.98 sq km Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, near Mariani town in Assam’s Jorhat district, is unique in several ways. Modelling spatial distribution of critically endangered Asian elephant and Hoolock gibbon in Bangladesh forest ecosystems under a changing climate. Of the two, the western hoolock is listed as Endangered in the IUCN Redlist, while the eastern hoolock is listed as Vulnerable. Their populations in southern China and Myanmar have not been surveyed in recent years and population estimates from the eighties suggested no more than 200 individuals lived in these areas (MacKinnon & MacKinnon 1987, Mootnick et al. Skywalker hoolock gibbon, Hoolock tianxing. Habitat quality across sites.— Maps of each study site were collected from the digitized map database available in the Forest Department, Ministry of Environment and Forest. However, although the plans are well thought out, implementation has not occurred at the desired level thereby preventing improvement in the population status of primates in these areas (Kabir & Muzaffar 2002, Islam et al. Preservation of the tropical forest is imperative to gibbon survival - if it disappears, so do the gibbons. Habitat Characteristics and Their Effects on the Density of Groups of Western Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) in Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Western Hoolock Gibbon. H. hoolock. Both Lawachara and Kaptai had a high diversity of tree species, although clearly, each area varied with respect to the composition of tree species (Table 2). 2006), indicating that the species is tenaciously holding on in limited patches of a suitable habitat. Additionally, villagers living around important habitats should be carefully incorporated into conservation plans to prevent further degradation of these habitats by conversion to agricultural land. The most recent estimate of hoolock gibbons is close to 300 individuals (Islam et al. Also called White-browed Gibbon, fomerly Hylobates hoolock. List of all endangered species (animals & plants). Genus . We thank the Departments of Zoology, Jahangirnagar University and the University of Dhaka; and the School of Environmental Science and Management of Independent University, Bangladesh for permitting and facilitating research activities at these different study sites. We are also grateful to Anthony Di Fiore and three anonymous reviewers for critically reviewing a previous version of the manuscript and providing suggestions that have significantly improved this manuscript. The fruit‐producing tree species represented in both sites have high densities and frequencies, but constitute a small proportion of the forest cover. The category referred to as “plantations” also suffers from similar problems in terminology. The height of trees in Lawachara was significantly lower than those in Kaptai (one‐way ANOVA, df = 1167, F= 37.49, P < 0.001). The hoolock gibbon, an endangered species, is a now rare sight in the forests of northeast India. 2006). The Hoolock gibbons’ original entire habitat covered about 100,000 square miles (160,000 sq km) and shrunk to 35,000 square miles (56,000 sq km) in 1987. The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is one of the last strongholds of the western hoolock gibbon, which the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) lists as an endangered species on its Red List. There are 4 Genus of gibbon There are 19 Species of gibbons within each of these 4 groups We currently house 5 of these species * Indicates species housed at the GCC. 2005). Hoolock gibbon survey sites in Bangladesh. In Bangladesh both species are critically endangered and distributed mainly in the northeast and southeast hilly regions bordering neighboring India and Myanmar. Groves 2005). The relative frequency and relative cover of A. chaplasha was the highest in Lawachara and among the top three important species in Kaptai. (2006) counted the total hoolock gibbon population at each site (a total of 282 hoolock gibbons in 96 groups in 24 of the 35 sites). Range Description. Shillong, Sept. 22: In a major boost to wildlife conservation, a western hoolock gibbon, a highly endangered species, was born at the Huro Programme Rehabilitation Centre in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills this week. Lawachara and Kaptai are the two sites in Bangladesh that currently harbor the largest hoolock gibbon populations (Islam et al. Our study suggests that areas such as Baralekha, Lathitila, Lawachara, Satchari, and Adampur in the northeast and Kaptai, Rampahar, and Bamu have large enough populations and conservation efforts may be directed toward managing these hoolock gibbon populations. 1987). The N F Railway authority has extended cooperation to the project. 2004). This does not mean that a relationship does not exist between natural forests and plantations and hoolock gibbon numbers. 2003, Islam et al. Wildlife conservation in many Asian and African countries suffers due to a variety of acute social and political problems (Oates 1999, Gain 2002). Traditionally, the hoolock has been considered being a member of the genus Hylobates and the monotypic representant of a distinct subgenus (e.g. Among the 13 gibbon species, hoolock gibbons Hoolock hoolock Harlan are perhaps under the greatest threat throughout their geographic range (Haimoff et al. To ensure the long-term conservation of the gibbons in this region, ten priority forest complexes have been identified. The Gaoligong hoolock gibbon, or Skywalker hoolock gibbon (Hoolock tianxing), has fewer than 150 individuals remaining and is a critically endangered species. The northeastern and southeastern regions of Bangladesh both consist of semi‐deciduous moist evergreen forest patches with a wide variety of tree species (Rashid 1991, Ahsan 2001). Unfortunately this charismatic species is facing habitat loss and hunting across its range. All known populations have undergone declines primarily due to habitat destruction or alteration. These maps divide each site into: (i) natural forests; (ii) plantations; (iii) agricultural lands; and (iv) other uses (combined use of forest village, grazing land, etc.). Local names of plant species of significance to hoolocks were recorded when encountered and cross‐checked with field guides and other resources (Islam & Feeroz 1992, Islam et al. The Inner-line reserve forest of Barak Valley is one of the habitat of Hoolock gibbon where these gibbon groups were surveyed and habitat assessment was done. (2006) for four sites. Mortality of primates due to roads and power lines in two forest patches in Bangladesh. 2006) and in each site, forest paths or streams were walked slowly from dawn to 1600 h by two to four surveyors experienced in detecting hoolock gibbons. The full text of this article hosted at iucr.org is unavailable due to technical difficulties. Artocarpus, Tectona, and Dipterocarpus were the three most important genera in both sites, although Artocarpus was more important in Lawachara. Study area.— The present study was conducted in all the known hoolock habitats in Bangladesh, along with some habitats previously not surveyed for hoolocks. Improvement of habitat should involve carefully planned plantations of mixed native species providing food and habitat for hoolock gibbons. Hoolock gibbons have been placed within their own genus, Hoolock, as well as split into two discrete species, the western hoolock gibbon (H. hoolock) and the eastern hoolock (H. leuconedys) (Mootnick & Groves 2005).However, in many publications, the two species are only considered distinct at the subspecific … Like other gibbons, hoolock gibbon pairs produce a loud, elaborate song, usually sung as a duet from the forest canopy, in which younger individuals of the family group may join in. This fascinating primate species is also found in the southern ranges of the Khasi Hills (community forests near Mawsynram) and Jaintia Hills. Gaoligong, endangered 57 species Conservation specialists consider these animals as among the most endangered of gibbon species. In addition, we collected baseline data on the floristic composition and structure of two areas that are known to have relatively large hoolock populations. Learn more. Do environmental attributes, disturbances and protection regimes determine the distribution of exotic plant species in Bangladesh forest ecosystem?. Use the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 81/Ka, Road # 11, Baridhara, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh, Corresponding author; Current address: Department of Biology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada A1B 3X9; e‐mail: v35sbm@mun.ca, Current address: Wildlife Trust of Bangladesh, 69/1 New Circular Road, Malibagh, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Department of Zoology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh, Department of Zoology, Jahangirnagar University, Savaar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Relative cover = mean basal area per hectare. Facts Summary: The Hoolock Gibbon (Bunopithecus hoolock) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "mammals" and found in the following area(s): China, India, Southeast Asia. We examined the influence of area of natural forests, area … The actual number of species used by hoolock gibbons is likely to be higher and is highly variable depending on seasonality and geographic range (Ahsan 2001). The silvery gibbon, also known as the Javan gibbon, is very rare and endangered. However, it’s also edged with sadness – as we’re also calling for the IUCN to immediately confer Endangered status on the Skywalker hoolock gibbon, which faces the same grave and imminent risk to its survival as many other small ape species in southern China … Wildlife enthusiasts who visit the … We thank the US Fish and Wildlife Service for funding this project through its Great Ape Conservation Program. All gibbon species have undergone massive declines in population size primarily due to habitat destruction and alteration. Hoolock Gibbon by Dr Raju Kasambe 03.JPG 768 × 791; 103 KB Hoolock Gibbon DSCN1410 01.jpg 4,608 × 3,456; 4.29 MB Hoolock Gibbon DSCN1410 02.jpg 4,608 × 3,456; 6.62 MB 2005). The species is found in Assam, Mizoram & Meghalaya in India, Bangladesh and in Myanmar west of the Chindwin River. The discovery 54 of the new species focuses attention on the need for improved conservation of small 55 apes, many of which are in danger of extinction in southern China and Southeast Asia. The efforts for conservation of hoolock gibbon has been funded by US Fish Wildlife Service (Great Ape Conservation Fund). More to come soon. Hoolock hoolock. Plant species of questionable identity, but of known importance to hoolocks (Ahsan 1994), were treated as unknown species and were identified to family level. 2008 August 13. The conservation value of degraded forests for agile gibbons Hylobates agilis. Working off-campus? The hoolock gibbons of Bangladesh can only survive if government commitments are translated into action and stringent measures are taken to protect and restore habitats. Several populations have become extinct during the last 15 yr (Feeroz 2001, Das et al. Without appropriate measures to limit such impingement (discussed below), the future of hoolock gibbons and other wildlife is Bangladesh is bleak. A total of 35 sites were surveyed (Islam et al. The alteration of habitat for agriculture is widespread in Bangladesh and constitutes one of the most difficult challenges in wildlife conservation. Habitat characterization of western hoolock gibbons Hoolock hoolock by examining home range microhabitat use. Are you inspired by endangered animals? With long and slender arms, hoolock gibbons are swift creatures, barely needing to step on the ground. Teak is one of the prime timber species, particularly in the southeastern regions of Bangladesh (Gain 2002, Kabir & Muzaffar 2002). 2004, Molur et al. The population of the Skywalker hoolock gibbon is unknown, but it's believed to be very low. Hoolock gibbons (Hoolock hoolock) are endangered small apes occurring in Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, and south China. In Arunachal Pradesh, villagers are helping the endangered hoolock gibbon swing from tree to tree In an Arunachal Pradesh village, locals are planting a corridor of gibbon-friendly trees in a bid to conserve the arboreal species in their natural habitat. Habitat characteristics in Lawachara and Kaptai.— A total of 25 species was identified in Lawachara in the 86 point samples (with 344 trees), compared to the 32 species in the 206 point samples (with 824 trees) in Kaptai. Many tree species, important to hoolock gibbons, are common in both Lawachara and Kaptai, but are in various early stages of regeneration compared to more commercially important species. Area (s) Where Listed As Endangered: The Hoolock Gibbon ( Bunopithecus hoolock) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "mammals" and found in … This species is Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Ecology of the hoolock gibbon (Hylobates hoolock), a lesser ape in the tropical forests of north-eastern India. The endangered forests of Bangladesh: why the process of implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity is not working, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7429.2007.00298.x, https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/bg.html, *Indicates species that provide food for hoolock gibbons. This species is also known by the following name(s): Also called White-browed Gibbon, fomerly Hylobates hoolock. Would you like to receive a notice and link when the The Western Hoolock gibbon is an endangered lesser ape found in Asia. Eastern hoolock gibbon, Hoolock leuconedys. The species’ populations have been declining due to habitat destruction of various forms and hunting for meat. La specie è inserita nella Appendice I della Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species . Geissmann, 1995; Rowe, 1996; Marshall & Sugardjito, 1986). 1987, Choudhury 1990, Islam & Feeroz 1992, Choudhury 2001, Feeroz 2001, Molur et al. The Hoolock gibbons’ original entire habitat covered about 100,000 square miles (160,000 sq km) and shrunk to 35,000 square miles (56,000 sq km) in 1987. Globally, primate population declines have occurred as a result of habitat destruction, among other things such as human population pressure and political unrest (Oates 1999, Gain 2002, Setchell & Curtis 2003). Considerable areas of forestlands in Bangladesh have lost hoolock gibbon populations completely (Ahsan 2001; Islam et al. The dbh of trees in Lawachara was also significantly lower than trees in Kaptai (df = 1167, F= 7.67, P= 0.006). This species is found particularly east of the Chindwin River in Myanmar and in southwest Yunnan (China). We describe a species of Hoolock gibbon (Primates: Hylobatidae) that is new to science from eastern Myanmar and southwestern China. 2 subspecies: Western Hoolock Gibbon (Bunopithecus hoolock hoolock), Eastern Hoolock Gibbon (Bunopithecus hoolock leuconedys). The Eastern Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys) is one of two species of Hoolock Gibbon. We studied habitat characteristics of hoolock gibbons in Bangladesh to examine the variables that are important in determining hoolock gibbon numbers. Some sites are combined due to their close proximity. Gibbons (hylobatidae) are small apes distributed in south and southeast Asia (Preuschoft et al. Management and conservation of hoolock gibbons.— Hoolock gibbons have survived in Bangladesh in spite of acute deforestation pressure (Ahsan 2001, Feeroz 2001, Islam et al. We conducted a stepwise multiple regression using the number of hoolock gibbons as the response variable and the area of natural forest, area of plantations, area of agricultural land, and edible plant species richness as explanatory variables. The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the western Hoolock gibbon as Endangered, appearing on the IUCN’s Red List of Threatened Species (IUCN, 2017). Habitat destruction and alteration for agriculture and silviculture are regarded as some of the key causes of hoolock gibbon population declines in Bangladesh and elsewhere (Feeroz 2001, Islam et al. Population and habitat viability assessments suggest that these and some other sites could be managed to maintain hoolock gibbon numbers at viable levels (Molur et al. These problems in categorization are likely reasons for the absence of a relationship between plantations, natural forests, and hoolock numbers in our analyses. We used the forward selection procedure with a P < 0.05 to add variables and P > 0.10 to remove variables (Sokal & Rohlf 1995). We examined the influence of area of natural forests, area of plantations, area of agricultural land and edible plant species richness on the hoolock gibbon numbers from 22 sites in Bangladesh using multiple regression analysis. Higher edible plant species richness was directly related to hoolock gibbon numbers, while the area of agricultural land was inversely related. All variables were log transformed to normalize residuals (Sokal & Rohlf 1995). 2005), but it is unclear as to which habitat characteristics are most important in influencing hoolock gibbon population sizes. The IUCN has classified the population of the western hoolock as endangered and that of the eastern hoolock as vulnerable. 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