For example, Sumatran orangutans (Pongo abelii), , are adept at constructing two kinds of abodes ... Before turning in for the evening, orangutans will weave complex platforms as high as 65 feet in the tree canopy.
But how orangutans learn this complex ability has remained largely unclear ... "Nest-building is critical to survival in orangutans but is surprisingly not the focus of a lot of research ... In the wild, Sumatran orangutans build two types of nests.
“These findings show how wild Bornean orangutans adapt to changes in their environment by adjusting their nutrient intake, behaviour and energy use ... impact on health, both for orangutans and humans.”.
Orangutans are one of 'Big Five' species considered Sabah's most iconic - although this little one is hardly big! ... centres - like the Sepilok Orangutan RehabilitationCentre - are well worth visiting.
Humans could learn a thing or two from orangutans when it comes to maintaining a balanced, protein-filled diet ... Orangutans are one of the closest living relatives to humans, sharing a common ancestor, Vogel said.
Despite years of research into their complex behavior and intelligence, orangutans remain critically endangered on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra, where they’re endemic ...This World Orangutan Day, on Aug.
This long-awaited moment comes thanks to the creation of a two-hectare semi-wild forest enclosure at YIARI’s orangutan rehabilitation centre in Sungai Awan Kiri village, Muara Pawan, Ketapang, West Kalimantan.
A primate sanctuary has appealed for public funding to help it feed a baby orangutan, which has allergies ... In the wild orangutans would suckle until around four years old, which means keepers need to give him milk feeds several times a day.
And today’s illusion is no exception! It features an adorable orangutan relaxing in a forest, but hidden somewhere in the scene is a sneaky pair of glasses ...Try focusing your eyes on the orangutan’s chest area.
An Orangutan with a talent for music will once again take center stage as Chahinkapa Zoo prepares for its 8th annual concert for Tal, featuring a live performance by New York’s Kammermusiker ensemble on Saturday, August 9 at 1p.m ... .
On April 29, 2017 a thin, dehydrated, and distressed orangutan was rescued after being captured and caged within Indonesian Borneo. While this is unfortunately not an unusual occurrence, the orangutan in question was something totally unique.