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No, orangutans are apes and apes do not have tails. Monkeys have tails.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoIn living things it is known as atrophy or more plainly 'use it or lose it' As apes make no particular use of their tails its presence has been diminished to vestigual organs and parts.
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∙ 10y agobecause they dont
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∙ 13y agoOrangutans don't have tails.
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∙ 12y agothey have very long tails
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Why does an have a tail?
Orangutans do not have tails. Only monkeys have tails. Orangutans are apes. Apes are tailless primates.
Why does an orangutan have a tail?
Orangutans do not have tails. Only monkeys have tails. Orangutans are apes. Apes are tailless primates.
How can you tell Orangutans are monkeys or apes?
monkeys have tails apes do not orangutangs are apes so they do not have tails
Do gorillas have tails?
yesno, it does not have a tailno, gorillas dont have tails
Which animal does not have a tail?
Apes do not have tails. Apes include Chimpanzees and Orangutans.
What animals dont have tails?
Animals such as frogs, hampsters, insects and spiders dont have tails.
do bulldogs have tails?
no they dont
Do Gorilla gorilla have tails?
yesno, it does not have a tailno, gorillas dont have tails
While new world monkeys have prehensile tails to aid in moving from tree orangutans do not what adaptation do orangutans have that facilitate their partially arboreal lifestyle?
Adaptations of orangutans that have facilitated their partially arboreal lifestyle include hook-like hands, and hip and shoulder joints that are highly flexible. Another example is their long forelimbs.
How long are orangutans?
Exerts estimate that the orangutans could be gone from there home land in about 10 years whay they will do then i dont know
Do all dogs have tails or are they cropped?
no they dont some dogs have little stubs as tails
Where are there mermaid tails sold in Ireland?
i dont no
