Bornean Orangutan
The Bornean Orangutan is a species of great ape native to the rainforests of the island of Borneo. It is a fascinating and intelligent creature, and its name means "person of the forest" in the Malay language.
Unlike other great apes, the Orangutan is a semi-solitary animal that spends most of its life in the trees. It has a long, reddish-orange coat and a powerful, agile body that allows it to swing from tree to tree with incredible grace.
The Orangutan is a highly endangered species, with its numbers declining due to habitat loss from deforestation for palm oil plantations.
Bornean Orangutan
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
3 - 4.5 feet
(0.9 - 1.4 m)
Average Weight
66 - 220 lbs
(30 - 100 kg)
Average Life Span
30 - 40 years
Gestation Period
230 - 270 days
Did You Know?
The Bornean Orangutan is the largest arboreal (tree-dwelling) mammal in the world.
Their arms can span over 7 feet, which helps them swing through trees.
They build nests high in trees to sleep in every night.
Bornean Orangutans are critically endangered due to habitat loss from deforestation.
They have a mostly fruit-based diet but also eat leaves, bark, and insects.
Young Bornean Orangutans stay with their mothers for many years, learning essential survival skills.
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