All About Orangutans

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Orangutan

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Person of the forest

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Where do orangutans primarily live?

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Borneo and Sumatra

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What is the scientific name of the orangutan from Northern Sumatra?

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Pongo abelii

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What is the scientific name of the orangutan from Borneo?

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Pongo pygmaeus

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How much can a male orangutan weigh?

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110 to 300 pounds (50 to 136 kg)

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What is the average height of a male orangutan?

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4 to 5.5 feet (1.2 to 1.7 meters)

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How much does a mature female orangutan weigh?

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50 to 100 pounds (23 to 45 kg)

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What is the average height of a female orangutan?

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4 to 5.5 feet (1.2 to 1.7 meters)

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What color is the hair of orangutans?

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Reddish-brown

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Do orangutans have tails?

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No, orangutans do not have tails.