The orangutans are the only surviving members of the subfamily Ponginae, which diverged genetically from the other hominids (gorillas, chimpanzees, and humans) between 19.3 and 15.7 million years …

Nov 21, 2025 · Orangutans are the largest arboreal animals, spending more than 90 percent of their waking hours in the trees. During the day most of their time is divided equally between resting and …

Orangutans are the largest arboreal mammals and the most socially solitary of the great apes. All three orangutan species — Bornean, Sumatran and the newly discovered Tapanuli — are critically …

Known for their distinctive red fur, orangutans are the largest arboreal mammals, spending most of their time in trees. Long, powerful arms and grasping hands and feet allow them to move through the …

Explore the threats to orangutans, fascinating facts, and frequently asked questions about their diet, habitat, population, and conservation status.

Check out fascinating orangutan facts and photos here at Nat Geo Kids. Learn where orangutans live, what they eat, how they communicate and more!

Red apes of the forest: Orangutans live in tropical and swamp forests on the Southeast Asian islands of Borneo and Sumatra. These shaggy red apes are the largest arboreal mammal and the only great …

Orangutans are the only primarily arboreal great ape and are the largest tree living mammal in the world. The other great apes do climb, travel and build sleeping nests in trees, but they are considered semi …

Orangutans are the only great apes of Asia, found in Southeast Asia on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. Along with bonobos, chimpanzees, and gorillas, orangutans are remarkably similar to …

Discover the tenuous existence these beloved primates live in the dwindling jungles of Malaysia and Indonesia.