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The Sumatran Orangutan (scientifically known as Pongo abelii) is known to the locals as the "Person of the Forest" (a direct translation of Orang Hutan the local name) or as the Red Ape.
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How many sumatran orangutans are left?
if you believe this or not but it is critically endangered but there are still 17,700 sumatran orangutans left in the wild
What are the types of orangutans?
There are 2 types of orangutans, Sumatran and Borneonand they are native to Indonesia and Malaysia.
How are Sumatran orangutans being protected?
Some zoo keepers keep orangutans in the zoo.
What habitats do Sumatran Orangutans live in?
In RainForests Like Asia And South America
Do orangutans still exist?
The Sumatran species is in the worst ecological position and is listed as critically endangered, while the Bornean species is listed as an endangered species.
What is the seientific name for the orangutan?
The orangutans are in the genus Pongo and are split into two species; the Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) and the Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii).
How many orangutans is there left in the world?
For the Sumatran Orangutan is about 60,000 but only 7,000 left in the wild. And that's only for the Sumatran orangutan
What is the common and scientific name of the Sumatran tiger?
The common name for the Sumatran tiger is Sumatran tiger and the scientific name is Panthera tigris sumatrae.
How many hours do Sumatran Orangutans sleep?
At night, orangutans sleep just like us - or at least like we should - capturing a full eight hours of sleep.
How heavy are adult orangutans?
It depends on the subspecies of orangutan, as well as the sex of the individual, since the species is characterized by sexual dimorphism. On average, Bornean orangutans weigh between 110-220 pounds, while Sumatran orangutans are around 100 pounds.
Why are Sumatran Orangutans dieing?
B/c the forests where they live are being cut down to make room for human activities
How many species of orangutans are there?
I have no idea that's why I loaded the flipping question ! :-}
