Orangutans are found in the rainforests of Southeast Asia. They live in Sumatra and Borneo. These gentle giants can reach a height of five feet. However, the males are generally four feet tall while the females are slightly shorter at three feet. An adult male orangutan can weigh up to 220 pounds, while the females weigh 110 pounds. The word “Orangutan” is Malay in origin and means “man of the forest”.
They make use of their hands and legs to move around in the forests. Their knees and legs are not strongly developed but their forelimbs are very powerful helping these creatures to hang from tree branches. They have beautiful orange reddish long hair all over their body giving the.More...
Sumatra and Borneo islands are home to one of the largest primates -- the orangutans. The Sumatran species are scientifically called Pongo abelii. These are predominantly arboreal in nature. You would always find them hanging on trees, branches, etc. They occupy the Northern and Western Sumatran provinces. Batang Toru River on the west coast of northern Sumatra is home to a large number of orangutan species.
They are herbivorous and frugivorous. Seeds, fruits, leaves, small insects like termites and ants running on trees, and slow loris are their major sources of nourishment. They are found predominantly on trees. The male species rarely venture on the ground. Adult and younger males are sexually active and can mate.More...