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Bornean orangutan

Pongo pygmaeus

Critically Endangered ↓

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

35 years

Length

1.4 m

Weight

75.0 kg

Population

104.7K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

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About

세계에서 가장 큰 수상 포유류인 보르네오오랑우탄(Pongo pygmaeus)은 최대 90kg의 무게로 보르네오 우림 캐노피에서 대부분의 삶을 보냅니다. 단독 생활하며 반유목민적으로, 나무에 야간 수면 둥지를 만들고 과일, 잎, 무척추동물을 찾아다닙니다. 팜오일 확장으로 인한 삼림 벌채와 불법 사냥으로 인해 지난 60년 동안 개체수가 50% 이상 감소한 심각한위기(CR) 종입니다.

Fun Facts

✨ Orangutans share 97% of their DNA with humans.
✨ They build elaborate sleeping nests in trees each night.
✨ Their arm span can reach 2.2 meters.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

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Distributed across Indonesia and Malaysia. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇮🇩 Indonesia

Diet & Behavior

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Omnivore

Bornean orangutan is classified as omnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Omnivore

Plant ~60% Animal ~40%

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Estimated Population

104.7K

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Hominidae (Great Apes)

Genus

Pongo (Orangutans)

Species

Pongo pygmaeus (Bornean orangutan)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Orang-után

French Orang-outan de Bornéo

German Orang-Utan

Similar Species in Pongo

Sumatran orangutan

Pongo abelii

Critically Endangered

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Tapanuli Orangutan

Pongo tapanuliensis

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bornean orangutan?

The scientific name of Bornean orangutan is Pongo pygmaeus. It belongs to the genus Pongo.

What is the conservation status of Bornean orangutan?

Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does Bornean orangutan live?

Bornean orangutan is found in Distributed across Indonesia and Malaysia. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Indonesia, Malaysia.

What family does Bornean orangutan belong to?

Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) belongs to the genus Pongo, which is part of the taxonomic family Hominidae.

What does Bornean orangutan eat?

Bornean orangutan is omnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Bornean orangutan live?

Bornean orangutan has an average lifespan of approximately 35 years in the wild.

How many Bornean orangutan are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) is approximately 104,700 individuals.

Is Bornean orangutan endangered?

Yes, Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.