
Meet the sopranos — Rarest primate — the Hainan gibbon
KUALA LUMPUR: Known as the world’s rarest primates, Hainan gibbons are increasing in number, as there are 33 gibbons living in five families, a threefold

KUALA LUMPUR: Known as the world’s rarest primates, Hainan gibbons are increasing in number, as there are 33 gibbons living in five families, a threefold

This article is in conjunction with Malaysia Day which falls tomorrow By Sakini Mohd Said KUALA LUMPUR: It may be Malaysia’s national flower but the

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