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Orangutans
Meaning "Man or person of the forest" in the Malay language, Orangutans are large arboreal apes living in southeast Asia, specifically on the Islands of Borneo and Sumatra. The Orangutan habitat is tropical rain forest, including hill and swamp areas. They are of the Genus: Pongo, Species: pygmaeus (Borneo) and abelii (Sumatran). Both species are endangered and the Sumatran abelii is critical.
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Why is an extra day added to February every four years-?
Earth takes about 365 and one quarter days to circle the sun once (one year). If we only had 365 days on the calendar, eventually the calendar would be WAY off from the seasons. By adding the extra day every four years, it keeps the calendar in step with the earth's orbit, and thus with the seasons.
Why does the lining of the uterus decrease between day 1 and day 5?
Because its when ovulation occurs and the inside liquids "eat" at the uterus lining.
If you came to an orangutan will it bite you?
if you came to a mother orangutan yes it will bite you because it will think you are an baby orangutan snatcher,but if you came to a baby orangutan no it will not bite you because babies orangutans are very cheerful and playful
How many days are there between January 1 1986 and June 15 2011?
Including the start and end dates in the calculation, there are 9297 days between the two dates.
How can you help the Orangutan?
By stopping the destruction of their habitat and protecting them from poachers and by not buying items that involve orangutans or orangutan's homes.
There is so much more to it than this.
The major reason for destruction of their habitat (which just happens to be the rain forests of Sumatra and Borneo so important to preserve for the whole planet) is the cheap production of palm oil.
The UK is a major user of this product because it is a cheap fat. Yes, it is a fat and not a pleasant one either. It is often disguised in ingredient lists as "vegetable oil" but is is semi-solid at room temperature and it is a saturated fat that will clog human arteries and cause heart disease.
Why is it used? Because it is cheap. No other reason. It is also being used in the production of Bio-Fuels that purport to be green but are from it.
Check the ingredient lists on your purchases and refuse to buy products containing palm oil or vegetable oil (you'll miss out on a lot of biscuits and pastries but that's a good thing!).
Don't buy Bio-Diesel or Bio-Fuel thinking that you are helping - you are not. Visit the Greenpeace website and join!!!
Why not check out Lois Henderson's review of Gabriella Francine's reader Let's Make a Difference: We Can Help Orangutans at http://goo.gl/pb1qb?
How many species of orangutans are there?
I have no idea that's why I loaded the flipping question ! :-}
Is a orangutan an a ectothermic or endothermic animal?
An orangutan is a mammal like us humans, this means that they are endothermic (warm blooded)
What are some cute animals in the rainforest?
well ummm there is the chimp UGLY... then there is the lion i guess i cute then there is yo mama which is HIDEOUS hahahah.
What time will sunset be on October 31 2010 in London England as we change to GMT that day?
at 4:36 PM GMT
Can you wear short sleeve shirts with keratosis pilaris on the upper part of your arms?
i have it and i do
What purpose do scientists have in collecting data and organizing it?
People pay them to find out about things which can then be used to manufacture things that can then be sold. or they are curious about how something works.
Are cannibals allowed to eat human flesh?
Cannibals are not allowed to eat people. but eating people is why they are cannibals so...............................................they do anyway.
How would you describe the temperament of Scheherazade's husband?
Irascible, demanding, and persistent.
Worlds population over the years?
According to apparent archive records the worlds population has more than doubled in ten years. That means that there where only around 3.45 billion living people on the planet, as today there is approximately 6.9 billion. Its predicted that the world will nearly triple by 2018. That would be over 18 billion people. WOW OMG
How many orang-utans die a day?
Well it depends about the size of there penis the larger the more are poached.. the orangutans penis is removed and then used as a trophy by many poachers.
Why do orangutans make the sound oooh aaah?
Orangutans make the sound "oooh aaah" as a form of communication, often expressing excitement, distress, or to attract attention. This vocalization can serve various purposes, including signaling their presence to other orangutans or indicating their emotional state. The sounds are part of a broader range of vocalizations that these primates use to interact with their environment and each other.
How many orangutangs are there in captivity?
As of recent estimates, there are approximately 1,000 to 2,000 orangutans in captivity worldwide. This number includes individuals in zoos, sanctuaries, and rehabilitation centers. The exact figure can vary due to ongoing conservation efforts and changes in population management. Many captive orangutans are involved in breeding programs aimed at preserving the species, which faces significant threats in the wild.
