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Orang-UtanEducational resources on Orang-UtanOrang-Utan or Pongo pygmaeus is listed on the IUCN Red list (1996) as Endangered due to A2cd. IUCN Profile of the Orang-Utan Primates: Orangutans - National Zoo| FONZ The world's largest tree-dwelling animal, the orangutan relies upon its intelligence and well-adapted body to survive in the tropical rainforest. Brought to you by the National Zoo nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/Primates/Facts/FactSheets/Orangutans/default.cfm Primate Factsheets: Orangutan (Pongo) Conservation The total population of Pongo pygmaeus is estimated to be no more than 15,000 individuals, though the inaccessibility of much of their range, poor visibility in dense forests, and pin.primate.wisc.edu/factsheets/entry/orangutan/cons Primate Factsheets: Orangutan (Pongo) Taxonomy, Morphology, & Ecology Life span: 50 to 60 years (wild) Total population: 27,000 (wild) Regions: Indonesia, Malaysia (islands of Borneo and Sumatra) Gestation: 8.6 months (260 days) pin.primate.wisc.edu/factsheets/entry/orangutan ADW: Pongo pygmaeus: Information Information about the orangutan from the Animal Diversity Web. animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Pongo_pygmaeus.html Primate Factsheets: Orangutan (Pongo) Behavior SOCIAL ORGANIZATION AND BEHAVIOR. The semi-solitary social organization and behavior of orangutans is highly unusual among the great apes. Adult males and independent adolescents pin.primate.wisc.edu/factsheets/entry/orangutan/behav Think Tank: Orangutan Language Project - National Zoo| FONZ The Orangutan Language Project (OLP) explores the abilities of orangutans to use symbols and syntax to express their thoughts. Brought to you by the National Zoo| FONZ. nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/ThinkTank/ResearchProjects/OLP/default.cfm Gunung Palung Orangutan Project The Gunung Palung Orangutan Project was established in 1994 by Dr. Cheryl Knott. We integrate scientific research about orangutan biology and ecology with conservation programs people.bu.edu/orang The Orangutan - Adaptation Adaptation. Orangutans possess many adaptations that help them live successfully in their habitat. Orangutans spend almost all of their day in the tree canopy so it is no bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2008/ahrens_just/adaptation.htm Think Tank - National Zoo| FONZ Currently, the Zoo has an ongoing research project on orangutan memory, which can be seen at Think Tank. Watch a researcher test an orangutan to learn how memories play into nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/ThinkTank The Orangutan - Reproduction Reproduction. O rangutans have a reproductive cycle that is similar to Humans. A female Orangutan's reproductive stage lasts roughly nine months, which is similar to the bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2008/ahrens_just/reproduction.htm
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