Bornean Orangutan Juvenile
Pongo pygmaeus (juvenile)
Bornean orangutan juveniles remain in the rainforest canopy but begin ranging farther from their mother and feeding more independently. They eat ripe fruit, young leaves, bark, flowers, and occasional insects while practicing careful hand use on branches and food. This stage is agile and curious, with frequent climbing, testing of supports, and social learning from nearby adults. A notable fact is that young orangutans gradually build a mental map of seasonal fruit trees over many years.
- Type
- Swift
- Conservation status
- CR
Growth chain
- Bornean Orangutan Infant
- Bornean Orangutan Juvenile
- Bornean Orangutan