Here are some of the typical behavior of siamangs:
- Social structure: Siamangs live in family groups consisting of an adult male, one or more adult females, and their offspring. The male is dominant and will defend the group's territory from other males.
- Communication: Siamangs are very vocal animals and use a variety of calls to communicate with each other. These calls include long, loud songs that are used to defend their territory and attract mates, as well as shorter, softer calls that are used for communication within the group.
- Diet: Siamangs are primarily frugivores, meaning that they eat mostly fruit. They will also eat leaves, flowers, and seeds. Siamangs are arboreal, meaning that they spend most of their time in trees. They are skilled climbers and brachiators, meaning that they can swing from branch to branch using their arms.
- Reproduction: Siamangs typically breed once a year. The female gives birth to a single infant, which is cared for by both parents. The infant will stay with its parents for up to two years before it becomes independent.
- Conservation: Siamangs are classified as endangered by the IUCN. The main threats to siamangs are habitat loss and hunting.