The Crested Gibbon (Nomascus concolor, formerly Hylobates concolor), more accurately the Black Crested Gibbon, is a small ape native to southeast Asia. It is available for adoption in Zoo Tycoon 2.
Description[]
The Crested Gibbon is one of eighteen species of gibbon, a family of small apes adapted to life in the treetops of South-East Asia's tropical rainforests. The Crested Gibbon, native to China, Laos and northern Vietnam, can weigh up to 10kg (22lbs) and has a body length of 54cm (21in). Like all gibbons, its long arms - 1.5 times the length of its legs - are used to swing between branches in a process known as "brachiation"; a gibbon can cover 15m (50ft) in a single swing. The species is sexually dimorphic, with males being black with white cheeks and females being golden with black patches, most notably on the top of her head.
Crested gibbons, like most of their kind, live in family groups consisting of a breeding pair and their offspring. Gibbons form long-term pair bonds and both individuals will advertise their territory by singing together. Crested Gibbons mostly eat fruit, with a preference to sugar-rich food such as figs. It is one of the rarest primates in the world, with only an estimated 2000 individuals left in the wild.
Zoo Tycoon 2[]
The crested gibbon is an adoptable animal in Zoo Tycoon 2 and was added as part of the Endangered Species expansion pack. In Campaign and Challenge mode, it is available for adoption when a zoo reaches a rating of 4 stars.
Habitat[]
Gibbons live in the tropical rainforest biome.
Diet[]
Gibbons are herbivores that feed on berries and bananas.
Enrichment[]
Gibbons play with the rubber ball and the monkey bars.
Shelter[]
Gibbons are content with the shade structure.
Behavior[]
Gibbons are social animals that spend their time grooming and chattering at each other. Females give birth to one baby at a time.
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- The crested gibbon seems to walk awkwardly, but its animations are actually some of the most realistic in the game.
- Since Endangered Species, the crested gibbon's conservation status has been changed from endangered to Critically Endangered.
- The crested gibbon are one of few animals in Zoo Tycoon 2 where young males scaled differently from females. In this case, young females are scaled to 0.5 and young males are scaled to 0.6.