Did You Know? 6 Amazing Orangutans Facts

August 19th is International Orangutan Day and we're celebrating by sharing 6 of our favorite amazing orangutan facts! Did you know that Orangutan arms are longer than their legs? How about that Orangutans have some of the loudest calls in the primate world? Have a watch for some more fun facts about Asia's only great ape!

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All footage was obtained through reputable, ethically-run wildlife sanctuaries dedicated to caring for their rescued primates and protecting their wild counterparts. Apes Like Us (under GLOBIO) and our partner programs in no way support the exploitation or trade of primates in any capacity (whether legal or illegal).

Videography/Photography/Editing
Gerry Ellis

Programs Director
Meg Stark

Office Cat: Squirty

Additional Video: licensed through POND5

Music: Busy World by Lance Conrad
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Apes Like Us is an educational project of nonprofit GLOBIO.
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