Singing Apes, Saving Species | Hattiesburg News

In a quiet corner of California, the Gibbon Conservation Center shelters forty endangered gibbons across five species, their haunting songs echoing through the sanctuary. Founded over fifty years ago and now led by director Gabi Skollar, the center is a global hub for gibbon research, breeding, and rescue. Skollar, who lives on-site with fellow caretaker Jodi Kleier, treats the gibbons like her own children, fostering deep bonds that include tattoos, daily feedings, and lifelong dedication. With successful breeding programs for rare Javan gibbons and partnerships with universities, the center trains the next generation of conservationists. Skollar’s vision? Expanding enclosures and launching an education center to ensure these musical apes survive — one voice at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bd340262df4d052d