- Orangutan - Wikipedia
The orangutans are the only surviving members of the subfamily Ponginae, which diverged genetically from the other hominids (gorillas, chimpanzees, and humans) between 19 3 and 15 7 million years ago The most arboreal of the great apes, orangutans spend most of their time in trees
- Orangutan | Definition, Habitat, Height, Weight, Lifespan, Scientific . . .
Orangutans are the largest arboreal animals, spending more than 90 percent of their waking hours in the trees During the day most of their time is divided equally between resting and feeding
- Orangutan | Smithsonians National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
Orangutans are the largest arboreal mammals and the most socially solitary of the great apes All three orangutan species — Bornean, Sumatran and the newly discovered Tapanuli — are critically endangered, primarily due to habitat loss
- Orangutan | World Wildlife Fund
Known for their distinctive red fur, orangutans are the largest arboreal mammals, spending most of their time in trees Long, powerful arms and grasping hands and feet allow them to move through the branches These great apes share 96 4% of our genes and are highly intelligent creatures
- Orangutan - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants
Red apes of the forest: Orangutans live in tropical and swamp forests on the Southeast Asian islands of Borneo and Sumatra These shaggy red apes are the largest arboreal mammal and the only great apes found in Asia The other great apes—gorillas, chimpanzees, and bonobos—are all native to Africa
- Orangutans | National Geographic
Discover the tenuous existence these beloved primates live in the dwindling jungles of Malaysia and Indonesia
- Orangutans: Threats, Facts, and FAQs - IFAW
Explore the threats to orangutans, fascinating facts, and frequently asked questions about their diet, habitat, population, and conservation status
- Orangutan crisis: Solutions to save them - Open Access Government
Michelle Desilets, Founder and Executive Director of the Orangutan Land Trust, outlines the threats to the survival of orangutans and their habitats, and where solutions lie According to the IUCN, all three species of orangutans – the Bornean Orangutan, the Sumatran Orangutan, and the Tapanuli Orangutan – are critically endangered
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