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The orangutans ancient origin is not agreed upon. One hypothesis says it originated from Lufengpithecus, while another maintains that they originated from Sivapithecus. The fossil record of the living great apes is poor and the orangutan is the only great ape that has a fossil record linking early forms to later forms (there has never been an African fossil found that is related to chimpanzees or gorillas).
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What does orangutan mean?
Orangutan is a word originating from Malay and Indonesian languages, meaning "person of the forest" or "forest man." It is used to refer to the large apes native to Indonesia and Malaysia.
What country is the origin of the word orangutan?
Bazaar Malay (Malay-based pidgin), from Malay orang man + hutan forestDate: 1691
What is a a female orangutan called?
A female orangutan is called \"orangutan\", just like the male.
Is orangutan a noun?
Yes, an orangutan is a noun.
Is a orangutan an invertebrate?
Orangutan is a primate and is a vertebrate.
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
Enemies of an orangutan?
the only enemies of an orangutan are humans....we don't hunt these animals but by habitata destruction thanks.we are the only enimies of the orangutan.
What is an orangutan with five eyes and six nostrils?
not an orangutan
How does a orangutan care for its youth?
how does a orangutan care for its youth
What are the two types of orangutan?
The two Orangutan species are the Sumatran orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) and the Bornean orangutan (Pongo abelli)
