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Gibbons in Captivity: A Sanctuary's Legacy | Texas News
In a sanctuary nestled in Santa Clarita, California, forty gibbons from five endangered species thrive under the devoted care of director Gabi Skollar, who took over after the founder’s sudden passing. These vocal, critically endangered primates—whose haunting songs echo across miles—are facing extinction in the wild due to habitat loss and illegal trafficking. The center, now a global leader in gibbon conservation and research, has successfully bred rare species like the Javan gibbon and even sent a pair to Pittsburgh Zoo. Staff like Jodi Kleier, who bears a tattoo of her adopted gibbon…
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