Orangutans
are one of our closest relatives. Their Latin name is pongo.
HABITAT
Orang-utans
live in south Sumatra and Borneo. They live in the tops of trees and nests.
DESCRIPTION
Orangutans
make a noise like a cicada or else an “ooh ah, ooh ah.” They have thin orangey-brown
fur. The males form flanged cheek pads when they are 10-15 years old. Their
arms are twice as big as their legs.
DIET
Orangutans
eat a variety of food plus it is an omnivore. They eat fruit, bark, honey, insects
and birds eggs. They may eat leaves as well as fruit.
DYNAMICS
Orangutans
are very clever and use rocks and sticks as tools. Their predators are tigers
and clouded leopards. An orangutan makes it’s bed every day and makes sure it
is tidy.
Orangutans
need our help! Their habitat is being destroyed and they are dying out quickly.
By giving money to foundations and planting more trees in their habitat we can
help save them.
BY ELLA DEVALIANT IN ROOM 11.
