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  White-cheeked Gibon    

White-cheeked Gibbon

This species is listed as endangered by both the USFWS and the IUCN. It is protected from trade under Appendix I status by CITES. Major threats to this species are habitat loss, poaching and capture of young for the pet trade. Continued captive breeding is recommended for this species to continue to expand the captive population to target levels. Conservation programs in the wild for this species are in dire need in order to protect the current wild population.
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