U2. Orangutans

What does the word 'orangutan' mean in Malay?

• Person of the forest

• Great ape

• Large animal with long arms

• Endangered species

Where do wild orangutans live?

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• Australia

What is the main characteristic of orangutans' arms?

• They are twice as long as their bodies

• They are strong and muscular

• They have opposable thumbs

• They are covered in fur

What is unique about orangutans among great apes?

• They are the largest

• They are the smallest

• They are the only ones found outside of Africa

• They are the most intelligent

How do orangutans gather food?

• Using only their hands

• Using only their feet

• Using both their hands and feet

• Using tree branches

What is the average lifespan of wild orangutans?

• 20 to 30 years

• 30 to 45 years

• 45 to 60 years

• 60 to 75 years

Which species of orangutan is critically endangered?

• Sumatran orangutan

• Bornean orangutan

• African orangutan

• Tapanuli

Orangutans only have young once every ___ years.

• 1 – 2

• 7 – 9

• 2 – 3

• 10 – 15

Orangutans make a sleeping platform, or nest, every _____ .

• night

• week

• month

• year

• season

Orangutans mainly eat ____ .

• vegetables

• leaves and flowers

• small mammals

• fruits

• insects