Look, mum’s GIBBON me a lift! Latest addition to Israel zoo is just seven days old (and badly needs some hair)

By Anthony Bond


No matter what kind of animal you are, every newborn needs the protection and love of its mother.

And as these pictures show, this seven-day-old ape can't bear to be away from his mum.

The Siamang Gibbon, weighing 170 grams, was born at a safari park and zoo in Ramat Gan, Israel.


Cute: This seven-day-old Siamang Gibbon can't bear being away from his mum. As she walks around an Israeli zoo the youngster clings on to her chest for dear life


Keeping close: The baby was born weighing 170 grams at a safari park and zoo in Ramat Gan, Israel

Adorable: The cute baby looks like he doesn't want to let go as he clings to mother Jamby, at times completely sprawled across her chest

These stunning pictures show the baby clinging for his life to mother Jamby, at times completely sprawled across her chest.

And it seems the mum is happy to oblige as she clearly appears protective around her newborn.

At one point the tired-looking mum takes a much needed rest and puts her feet up as she cradles her cute son.

The striking pictures show how much the youngster will develop - as compared to his mum he is tiny and almost entirely bald.


The Siamang Gibbon is found mainly on the Indonesian island of Sumatra and the Malaysian peninsula

Close: The Siamang Gibbon is the largest of the lesser apes and can be twice the size of other gibbons

The Siamang Gibbon is found mainly on the Indonesian island of Sumatra and the Malaysian peninsula.

They are the largest of the lesser apes and can be twice the size of other gibbons. They often reach 1 metre in height and can weigh up to 14 kg.

The main threat to the siamang is the habitat loss in Malaysia and Sumatra. Large areas of their habitat in forests is being cleared away by the palm oil production industry, reducing the natural habitat of the animal.

They eat mainly parts of plants and can eat up to 160 species of plants. The siamang can live more than 30 years in captivity.


Taking a break: At one point the tired-looking mum takes a much needed rest and puts her feet up as she cradles her cute son


Family: The striking pictures show how much the youngster will develop - as compared to his mum he is tiny and almost entirely bald



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