What are some facts about orangutans?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

Orangutans are one of the four great ape species.

Orangutan means "Man of the Forest."

Orangutans have a bulky body, long arms and short legs.
the males have large fatty cheeke pads

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How are Sumatran orangutans being protected?

Some zoo keepers keep orangutans in the zoo.

What are facts about orang-utans?

the name "orangutan" means person in the forest orangutans have reddish brownish hair

What is a group of orangutans called?

A group of orangutans is called a "Congress".E.G. The local zoo has a congress of Orangutans on show.

Do orangutans adopt baby orangutans?

Are the female orangutans called orangutans?

Both female and male orangutans are called the same.

What is an orangutans prey?

Orangutans are herbivores. They do not have prey.

What are some reasons why orangutans have become endangered?

Deforestation, they are very territorial.

Are orangutans vertebrate?

Orangutans have a backbone. That makes them vertebrates.

How many species of orangutans exist?

there are 2 species of orangutans

What were orangutans originally called?

A group of orangutans is known as a buffoonery.

Where did orangutans use to live?

orangutans lived in tropical island

What can orangutans live to?

Orangutans can live up to the age of 50.