
(Endangered
Animal)
Scientific
Name: Pongo pygmaeus
Habitat:
In the trees of the tropical rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra islands.
Diet:
Fruits, nuts, bark, insects, leaves and eggs
Life Span:
35 years
Reproduction:
Females give birth to a single offspring every 3 to 6 years. A baby orangutan
will cling to its mother for up to 18 months or until the mother gives
birth again.
Fact:
Because an Orangutan spends most of its time in the trees, its arms are
longer and stronger than any other ape's.
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