Bornean Orangutan
Pongo pygmaeus
Adult Bornean orangutans inhabit tropical rainforest canopies, especially lowland dipterocarp and peat-swamp forests. They are mostly solitary foragers that feed on fruit, leaves, bark, flowers, honey, and insects, using great strength to move through trees and break into tough foods. Adults build a fresh sleeping nest from branches and leaves almost every night. A notable fact is that mature males may develop large cheek pads and produce long calls that carry through the forest.
- Type
- Brute
- Conservation status
- CR
Growth chain
- Bornean Orangutan Infant
- Bornean Orangutan Juvenile
- Bornean Orangutan