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| Topic Started: Nov 8 2013, 05:08 AM (1,934 Views) | |||||||
| Militant | Nov 8 2013, 05:08 AM Post #1 | ||||||
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Siamang ~ Symphalangus syndactylus![]() General Information Class: Mammalia Order: Primates Family: Hylobatidae Genus: Symphalangus Species: S. syndactylus Location ![]() Conservation Status ![]() Sizes
In Zoos Type of Exhibit: Siamang exhibits should allow for brachiation, or arm swinging. Rigid and semi-rigid materials should be used to provide brachiation, i.e. poles, ropes and branches. Metal should not be used for modes of brachiation as frostbite, burn or slippage could result. The exhibit should allow for varying levels of the canopy, with platforms to rest on at these levels. Substrate should be earth, except in night dens where concrete can be used for ease of cleaning. The enclosure should contain visual barriers, which allow visual escape from both cage mates and the public. Shade should be available at all times of the day. Fresh water should be available at all times and in a location free from contamination. Open-air island enclosures are appropriate for this species. Access to shelter must be provided for climatic extremes. Fully enclosed dens must be available throughout night hours. It is important that breeding pairs with young have access to dens 24 hours a day for climate protection. Type of Holding Area/Night Den: Sliding door to exhibit should have a locking mechanism to secure Siamangs off of main enclosure. The interconnecting slides in the holding cage and night quarter areas should allow a complete circular movement through the complex to avoid individuals being trapped by more dominant animals. Floors should slope to the drain. Drainage is recommended to be outside of the night quarters. Roof ideally should allow for arboreal locomotion, i.e. mesh roof and reinforcement bar steel. Public or other noise, especially above the siamangs, should be reduced to a minimum. One night box per siamang. Insulating bedding, such as straw or shredded paper, should be given during the winter months. Temperament: Siamangs are naturally energetic and boomy apes. They are highly intelligent, and will get bored very quickly, which reinforces the use of sturdy/rigid materials. They interact heavily between other members of their group, participating in grooming and playing sessions, as well as forming pair mating bonds that are reinforced by singing. They are also extremely vocal, their communication consisting of glunks, squeals, and squeaks, as well as several tactile signals. Diet: In the wild, siamangs maintain a diet of ripe fruit, leaves, bark, flowers, and occasionally insects, bird eggs and small invertebrates. In captivity, siamangs can be fed ripe and dried fruit, raw and cooked vegetables, boiled chicken, boiled eggs, grains, cereals, and browse (milbury, willow, bamboo, banana leaves). Food can be placed on platforms, in hammocks, and scattered in shady spots on the ground. Social Needs: Siamangs develop monogamous relationships. A social species, they must be housed with at least one other individual. They naturally live in large groups, with usually two immature animals in the family group. Sub-adults will be forced to leave the group between 6-8 years, where it will be essential to remove the captive sub-adult from the group. There is a high level of interaction among the group throughout their daily activities. Individuals will be no more than 10 meters distance from each other. Grooming is the most common social activity next to playing. Extra Information:
Exhibit Examples
Edited by zoocrazy, Nov 8 2013, 08:45 AM.
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