Orangutan (Bornean) in natural habitat
Critically Endangered

Orangutan (Bornean)

Pongo pygmaeus

About

The Bornean orangutan is a great ape native to the island of Borneo. They are known for their reddish-orange fur, long arms, and intelligence. Orangutans are the largest arboreal mammals and spend most of their time in trees.

Habitat

Rainforests of Borneo

Diet

Primarily frugivorous - fruits, leaves, and occasionally insects

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Fun Facts

  • Orangutans share about 97% of their DNA with humans.
  • They build nests in trees to sleep in every night.
  • Orangutans have a slow reproductive rate, with females giving birth only once every 6-8 years.

Conservation

StatusCritically Endangered

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