In 1996, they were divided into two species: the Bornean orangutan (P. pygmaeus, with three subspecies) and the Sumatran orangutan (P. abelii); a third species, the Tapanuli orangutan (P. …

Orangutans are the largest arboreal mammals and the most socially solitary of the great apes. All three orangutan species — Bornean, Sumatran and the newly discovered Tapanuli — are critically …

Nov 21, 2025 · Orangutan, any of three species of Asian great apes found in rainforests on the Southeast Asian islands of Sumatra and Borneo. They are renowned for their cognitive abilities, …

A third species of orangutan was announced in November 2017. With no more than 800 individuals in existence, the Tapanuli orangutan is the most endangered of all great apes.

An orangutan's arms are longer than its legs, reaching nearly to its ankles when standing. Like other apes, orangutans don't have a tail. Orangutans spend most of their life in the trees, swinging …

Orangutan Biology Taxonomy, morphology, growth, evolution: Scientists recognize three distinct species of orangutans: Pongo pygameus on the island of Borneo, Pongo abelii on the island of Sumatra, and …

The Malay word orangutan means “person of the forest.” These long-haired, orangish primates, found only in Sumatra and Borneo, are highly intelligent and are close relatives of humans.

The Bornean orangutan is a critically endangered species of great ape. Their habitat consists of the lowland rainforests and tropical, swamp, and mountain forests on the island of Borneo. There are …

The word orangutan translates to ‘person of the forest’ in Malay. They are strikingly similar to humans, sharing 97% of our DNA. They exhibit immense intelligence, demonstrated through their problem …

The word orangutan means ‘person of the forest’ and orangutans are perfectly adapted to their habitat. Their long arms and hand-like feet allow them to grasp branches and mean that they can travel with …