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What class are orangutans?

Anonymous

∙ 10y ago

Updated: 8/13/2025

Orangutans belong to the class Mammalia, which includes all mammals. They are part of the order Primates and the family Hominidae, making them great apes. These highly intelligent and social animals are native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra.

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∙ 1y ago

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Why are orangutans mammals?

No, an orangutan is a hominid (great ape). Hominids are primates, but technically not monkeys.

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.

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.

What can orangutans live to?

Orangutans can live up to the age of 50.

What are orangutans diet?

bananas, vegetable, fruitfrom the orangutans Queen

Are orangutans skeletons or mammals?

Orangutans are mammals who have internal skeletons.

Where did orangutans use to live?

orangutans lived in tropical island