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Orangutans, which are primates, have two arms and two legs. The average female orangutan stands between 2.6 and 3.5 feet tall and weighs 110 pounds.
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What adaptations does an orang-utan have?
An orangutan (Pongo spp.) is adapted for an arboreal (tree-dwelling) lifestyle. In order to locomote (move) efficiently through the jungle canopy, an orangutan has many motor adaptations. For example, an orangutan has long arms, aiding in reaching far branches. The orangutan also has increased hip abduction capabilities, allowing for greater sideways movements of the legs, aiding it in moving from tree to tree. A third adaptation and orangutan possesses is curved phalanges (finger bones), allowing it to grip branches and supports more efficiently.
What type of animal is an bio?
An ape is a bio an orangutan anything that walks on two legs like a kangaroo for example.
How many babies has an orangutan?
15 to 20
How many chromosomes does an orangutan sperm cell have?
The diploid chromosome number for the orangutan is 48 (two more than man), so an orangutan sperm cell would contain 24 chromosomes.
What do orangutan look like?
The Bornean orangutans physical appearance is stunning. They have a long hair coat witch can either be a reddish-brown, light orangutan, or a brownish color. But it all depends on what kind of orangutan it is. Bornean orangutans have a thin dark reddish-brown coat coloring and have very little facial hair. Their coat is also very smooth. The Bornean orangutan has a broad, figure eight shaped face, small ears, bulging snout and a high forehead. Only on the males so they have large check pads, made up of deposits of fats bound connective tissue. But all orangutan have weak legs but very strong hands and arms. The Sumatran orangutan is different from the Bornean orangutan, even though they look the same. They have a long red/ginger coat and also have long facial hair unlike the Bornean orangutan. They have pale skin under all their hair. Sumatran orangutans are the biggest pprimate's in Asia. Both kinds of orangutan have 32 teeth just like humans. they also share they same face characteristics as the Bornean orangutan. The small ears, bulging snout, and a high forehead but the shape of their head is different.
What is a a female orangutan called?
A female orangutan is called \"orangutan\", just like the male.
What date did the Orangutan mother risk life for Baby?
Many Orangutan mothers have risked their lives for their babies, so there is no specific date. If there is a specific Orangutan you are looking for, then you might want to look that up with specific names and locations.
Is a orangutan an invertebrate?
Orangutan is a primate and is a vertebrate.
Is orangutan a noun?
Yes, an orangutan is a noun.
Is an orangutan a mammal or an amphibian?
An orangutan is a mammal.
What is the Latin name for orangutan?
Pongo pygmaeus - Bornean orangutan Pongo abelii - Sumatran orangutan
What are the release dates for Orangutan Island - 2007 Orangutan 911?
Orangutan Island - 2007 Orangutan 911 was released on: USA: 21 December 2007
