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The yellow-cheeked gibbon is distributed in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos, and is a diurnal arboreal animal. Newborn yellow-cheeked gibbons have yellow fur, which turns black at around one year of age. Adult males maintain their black coloration, while adult females develop yellowish-brown fur. Both sexes have distinctive yellow patches on their cheeks. Gibbons feed on fruits and leaves, and groups vocalize in the early morning. Their loud and energetic calls are described as one of the most beautiful songs heard in Asian tropical rainforests. They face significant threats due to habitat destruction, human hunting, and the pet trade.