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Overview
The Bornean orangutan is a critically-endangered great ape found only on the island of Borneo, spending nearly its entire life moving through the rainforest canopy.
Appearance
It has long reddish-brown hair, exceptionally long arms relative to its body, and in mature males, distinctive wide cheek pads called flanges.
Habitat & Distribution
The bornean orangutan is found in rainforest habitats.
Diet & Behavior
Diet: Omnivore — Animals with flexible diets that eat both plants and animals, adapting to whatever food is available in their environment.
Orangutans are the most solitary of the great apes, use and make tools, build a fresh sleeping nest of branches and leaves every night, and share about 97% of their DNA with humans.
Predators
- Clouded leopard (juveniles)
- Humans
Prey
This species does not prey on other animals.
Interesting Facts
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Orangutans build a new nest of branches and leaves to sleep in every single night.
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They share roughly 97% of their DNA with humans.
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Orangutan means 'person of the forest' in Malay.
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Bornean Orangutan FAQs
What does a bornean orangutan eat?
The bornean orangutan is an omnivore. Animals with flexible diets that eat both plants and animals, adapting to whatever food is available in their environment.
Where does the bornean orangutan live?
The bornean orangutan is found in rainforest habitats across asia.
Is the bornean orangutan endangered?
The bornean orangutan has a conservation status of Critically Endangered. Species facing an extremely high risk of extinction, often down to only a handful of populations left in the wild.
How long do bornean orangutans live?
A bornean orangutan's typical lifespan is 35–45 years in the wild.
How much does a bornean orangutan weigh?
An adult bornean orangutan typically weighs 30–90 kg.