Sumatran Orangutan
The Sumatran Orangutan Pongo abelii is a species of great ape native to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. It is one of the world's most intelligent primates and is known for its solitary and semi-solitary lifestyle.
The Sumatran Orangutan is a highly arboreal animal, spending almost all of its life in the trees. It is a powerful and skilled climber, using its long arms and strong hands to move through the forest canopy. Its diet consists mainly of fruits, leaves, and insects.
The Sumatran Orangutan is a critically endangered species, with its populations being decimated by habitat loss due to deforestation for palm oil plantations. It also faces threats from the illegal pet trade and human-wildlife conflict. Dedicated conservation efforts are underway to protect the remaining orangutans and their habitat.
The Sumatran Orangutan is a true symbol of the fragile and unique biodiversity of the rainforest.
Sumatran 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 Sumatran Orangutan is one of the three species of orangutans, found only on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.
They are critically endangered, primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation for palm oil plantations.
Sumatran Orangutans spend most of their lives in trees, rarely coming down to the forest floor.
They have a mostly fruit-based diet, but also eat leaves, bark, and insects.
Female Sumatran Orangutans have the longest interbirth interval of any mammal, typically giving birth only once every 8 years.
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