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What is an Orangutan?

Orangutans are known by the indigenous (native) people of Indonesia and Malaysia as “orang-hutan”, which translates to “person of the forest” in English. Learn more…

Orangutan Lifespan

An orangutan’s typical lifespan is around 35 to 40 years in the wild. In captivity, orangutans can sometimes live into their late 50’s. Learn more…

Male and Female Orangutans

Orangutans are a sexually dimorphic species. This means that there are big differences in the size and shape of male and female orangutans! Learn more…

Life in the Trees

Orangutans are the only great ape that is mainly arboreal, or living in trees. They are also known as the largest living tree mammal in the world! Learn more…

Diet

The orangutan diet is made up primarily of bark, leaves, flowers, a variety of insects, and over 300 kinds of fruit! Learn more…