Details for Orangutan
- Orangutan
Orangutans are great apes native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra in Southeast Asia. They are highly arboreal, spending most of their lives in trees, known for their distinctive reddish-brown hair and long, powerful arms. Three species exist: Bornean, Sumatran, and Tapanuli orangutans. Males can weigh up to 80 kg (175 lbs) with an arm span over 2 meters (6.5 feet). Orangutans are primarily frugivores, playing a crucial role in seed dispersal. All species are critically endangered due to habitat loss from deforestation for palm oil plantations and logging.
