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Orangutans By: Carter
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Classification and Description Pongo Pygmaeus 88-175 pounds Orange, red to gray, brown Young males don’t have cheek pouches
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Biome Tall trees Sumatra and Borneo Soggy and wet Rain forest
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Life Cycle 1-2 babies every 8 years Stay with mother 11- 12 years Omnivore 35 years wild; 50 in captivity
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Adaptations Cheek pouches Umbrellas Long arms Camouflage in jungle
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Reasons for Endangered Status Mercury Deforestation Tigers, leopards, large pythons Kept as pets
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Conservation 6600 Protected areas in Borneo Orphan orangutan centers Donate money, educate others
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Fun Facts Arms built for climbing Person of the forest Durian Rarely comes to ground
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Resources Green,Carl. The Orangutan. Don, Wilson. Mammals. www.nationalgeographickids.com www. Orangutans-sos.kids.org
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