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The main reason is deforestation of their habitat, and capture of young for zoos.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe orangutan is endangered because poachers killed mother and baby orangutans to make money. They would also transport them to different countries to sell as pets but, many died on the way.
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Why is a full bread loepard endanged?
# leopards are indangered # leopards are indangered
How are ostriches indangered?
no
Are blue whales indangered?
Yes
Are zebras indanger?
no they are not indangered......yet.
Are mannities endangered?
Mannities are indangered.
What is a a female orangutan called?
A female orangutan is called \"orangutan\", just like the male.
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
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.
