Genus of ape found in rainforests on the Southeast Asian islands of Sumatra and Borneo
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. nationalgeographic.com
Mammal
Omnivore
30 to 40 years
Standing height: 4 to 5 ft (1.2 to 1.5 m)
73 to 180 lbs (33 to 82 kg)
Orangutan legs are weak and short compared with their long, strong arms.