They are highly intelligent and share around 97% of their DNA with humans. Orangutans are the only great apes in Asia and make their homes on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra in the Malay Archipelago ...

Orangutans are the only great apes in Asia, making their homes on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra in the Malay archipelago. Orangutans are arboreal, meaning they primarily live in the trees.

Categorised as “critically endangered” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the population of Borneo orangutans is estimated to be 104,700 due to loss of habitat ...

With their gentle behaviour and arboreal lifestyle, orangutans captivate researchers and wildlife enthusiasts alike. Unfortunately, these primates face numerous threats, making their conservation ...

What you need to know about Orangutans The mental abilities of the red apes of Sumatra and Borneo have long been underestimated. However, their intelligence is only differently oriented but not less ...

A curious feature is its arms’ length, which is greater than the length of its legs. This makes the orangutan an excellent climber. Wild orangutans live exclusively on the islands of Borneo and ...

According to the zoo, orangutans are an endangered species native to rainforests in Borneo and Sumatra. Their natural habitats have been destroyed due to palm oil plantations and the illegal pet ...

The 18-month-old primate had "wounds on his head and fingers from rocking and banging his head on the cage," according to his rescuers Toria Sheffield joined the PEOPLE editorial staff in 2024.

Wingham Wildlife Park. Picture: Library image Keepers also care for Bornean orangutans Molly and Belayan at the park. Orangutans can weigh up to 200lbs and be more than one metre in height.