Orangutan
Orangutan
Orangutan (/ɔːˈræŋʊtæn/; from Malay and Indonesian orang "person" and hutan "forest") is a member of the great ape family, known for their distinctive reddish-brown hair, long arms and strong grip. They are native to Indonesia and Malaysia, and are currently found only in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra.
Etymology
The word Orangutan is derived from the Malay and Indonesian words 'orang' meaning 'person' and 'hutan' meaning 'forest', thus 'Orangutan' translates to 'person of the forest'.
Description
Orangutans are the world's largest tree-climbing mammals. They have a large, bulky body, a thick neck, very long, strong arms, short, bowed legs, and no tail. They are covered in long, reddish-brown hair and have a greyish or black skin.
Behavior
Orangutans are solitary creatures, with males and females generally coming together only to mate. They spend most of their time in trees, where they use their long, strong arms to swing from branch to branch.
Diet
Orangutans are primarily frugivores (fruit-eaters) but they also eat vegetation, bark, honey, insects and, to a lesser extent, meat.
Conservation Status
Orangutans are classified as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), with deforestation, palm oil plantations, and hunting posing serious threats to their survival.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Orangutan
- Wikipedia's article - Orangutan
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