Description The Lar Gibbon, more commonly known as the White Handed Gibbon, is the world 's smallest ape. It measures to 42.0 cm. and weighs 4.4 kg. But just because this ape is small doesn 't mean it can 't get around. The Gibbon has very long arms so it can climb trees effortlessly and run up to 35 miles an hour. The way the Gibbon swings is called “Brachiation” which saves energy. It also has a small fur coat all around its body except its face. Its fur comes in a few different colors like white, black, and brown. Habitat The White Handed Gibbon can be found in southeastern Asian rainforests, such as Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia, and Laos. They spend most of their time in tall trees in an altitude of 1,200 meters. The