Because orangutans live in only a few places, and because they are so dependent upon trees, they are particularly susceptible to logging in these areas.
Unfortunately, deforestation and other human activities, such as hunting, have placed the orangutan in danger of extinction. All rights reserved. Common Name: Orangutans. Scientific Name: Pongo. Type: Mammals. Diet: Omnivore. Size: Standing height: 4 to 5 feet. Weight: 73 to pounds.
Size relative to a 6-ft man:. This photo was submitted to Your Shot, our photo community on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram at natgeoyourshot or visit us at natgeo. Share Tweet Email. Go Further. Animals Wild Cities This wild African cat has adapted to life in a big city. Animals This frog mysteriously re-evolved a full set of teeth. Animals Wild Cities Wild parakeets have taken a liking to London. Animals Wild Cities Morocco has 3 million stray dogs. He lived on the University of Tennessee campus at Chatanooga for nine years, in the company of anthropologist Lyn Miles, who studies the origins of culture and communication, and specializes in the language capacities of great apes.
He learned at least words, and understood spoken English. The ape used his allowance to negotiate for his favorite treats, like car rides and fast food. It has been our privilege to have had him with us for 20 years. A documentary called "The Ape Who Went to College" showed that Chantek had learned various skills there including cleaning his room and directing a driving route from the university to a restaurant.
You may also like:. The orangutan was also one of only a few apes who could communicate using American Sign Language. Zoo Atlanta said that Chantek frequently used sign language to communicate with keepers but "he was shy about signing with individuals he did not know and often chose forms of communication which are more typical of orangutans, such as vocalisations and unique hand gestures".
It has been our privilege to have had him with us for 20 years. Albino orangutan on the mend.
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