1. ORANGUTAN
MAN OF THE JUNGLE
By: GN

2. Species An orangutans species is Pongo Pygmaues
Orangutans are also related to great apes

3. Physical Features The length of an orangutan is 4 feet 2 inches
Full grown orangutans can weigh up to 120 pounds
Orangutans have large bulky bodies
They have thick necks, strong arms, and no tail
Orangutans are 2/3 the size of a gorilla
Orangutans have rust colored fur
Their face looks like a round ball

4. Life Span/Endangered Orangutans live to about 50 years in captivity.
Orangutans live to about 35 to 40 years in the wild.
Orangutans are endangered because people cut down their homes
There are only 30,000 or less orangutans in the wild

5. HABITAT-WHERE IT LIVES
Orangutans live in tropical rain forests
Almost all orangutans live in Asia
Orangutans can be found in swampland
Climate is warm and damp.

6. What they Eat Orangutans are herbivores, they mostly eat:
fruit, with young leaves, bark,
flowers,
insects, and
bird's eggs are also eaten.
One of their preferred foods is the fruit of the durian tree, which tastes somewhat like sweet, cheesy garlic custard.

7. Prey of and Predator to:
LIONS
CHEETAHS
PEOPLE
LEOPARDS
TIGERS
PREDATOR To:
Bird
Figs
Bark
leaves
Small insects

8. How They Act Orangutans are very shy and solitary animals.
They are active during the day.
They are also very playful in the tree tops
Orangutans go into water but don’t swim
Males generally don’t like each other but females do
Young orangutans are highly social
Adults are solitary and live apart , coming together only for a courtship
Orangutans are known for their intelligence

9. Babies
Female orangutans are capable of having babies when they are 7 to 10 years old.
Females are pregnant for 8.5 to 9 months.
Females give birth to one baby most of the time.
Baby orangutans stay with their mother for 2 to three years

10. Physical Adaptations
Orangutans need long arms and legs help them swing to high places and get food in the treetops.
Orangutans strong jaw can help them open nuts and any other hard object
Their red fur helps them camouflage in the trees of the rainforest.

11. Physiological Adaptations
Orangutans have a throat sac so they grunt, groan, and scream to make warnings
Orangutans strong muscles in their legs and arms can help them reach the high treetops
Orangutans eyes are dark an adaptation to protect their eyes from the sun
Orangutans have senses very similar to ours

12. Behavioral Adaptations
Orangutans move through the forest to stay with the ripe figs
Orangutans stay high in the trees to stay safe from enemies
Orangutans take a path in the trees that can support its weight

13. Interesting Facts The word orangutan means man of the forest.
Orangutans are known for their intelligence
Fruit takes up 65% of their diet
The arms of an orangutan is twice as long as its legs
The biggest threat to the orangutan is man
Orangutans live longer in captivity