Orangutan Facts: the RED APE | Animal Fact Files

Orangutans are also known as the red ape. These primates are not monkeys! There are three classified orangutan species, and these apes are considered the largest living tree-living mammals! Learn more orangutan facts on this episode of Animal Fact Files

Scientific Name: Genus - Pongo
Range: Borneo and Sumatra
Habitat: Rainforests, swamp forests, and mountain forests
Size: About 4-4.5 feet (115-137cm) tall
Diet: Fruits, termites, leaves, flowers, and bird’s eggs
Threats: Habitat loss, tigers, leopards, snakes, crocodiles, and more
Life span: Thirty to forty years

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