Simiolus (SciiFii)

The African siamang (Simiolus congoensis) is a species of small, primitive ape that originally lived in Africa during the Miocene as an extinct species, Simiolus minutus, and the genus itself was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests across Central and West Africa to help boost biodiversity. The African siamang is one of the smallest known apes in existence, only growing to be smaller than an average-sized domestic cat, with the weight of 3 kilograms (28 lbs), making it smaller than the gibbons (including the Asian siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus)). The African siamang is covered in sandy-brown fur and has a moderately light skin color compared with most African non-human apes. The African siamang is named for its calls, which is reminiscent of the calls made by true siamangs, apart from being less loud due to the lack of a large gular sac (throat pouch). The African siamang is a specialized folivorous herbivore (leaf eater), feeding on the leaves of the many native tree species found in the tropical rainforests. The African gibbons are social animals and are strongly territorial, defending their boundaries with vigorous visual and vocal displays. The conservation status of the African gibbon is Vulnerable due to some habitat loss and historic poaching, however, thanks to the conservationists, the African gibbon is a protected species.