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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

About

婆罗洲猩猩是世界上最大的树栖哺乳动物，体重可达90公斤，一生大部分时间在婆罗洲的雨林树冠中度过。它们独居、半游牧，在树上筑夜间休息巢，以果实、叶片和无脊椎动物为食。由于棕榈油扩张导致的森林砍伐和非法狩猎，其种群在过去60年间减少了50%以上，被列为极度濒危物种。

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

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Tapanuli Orangutan

Pongo tapanuliensis

Critically Endangered

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Pongo abelii

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.