Orangutans, Species That Must Be Protected!
This unique species is estimated to have DNA that is 97 percent similar to humans. Physically, there are similarities between humans and orangutans.
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Orangutans are one of the species that are considered similar to humans; this species is only found in Indonesia and is a protected animal.
According to the National Geographic page, the Orangutan species has almost identical DNA to humans.
In addition, Orangutans have many unique facts that can be used as reasons for us to protect them from extinction. Reporting from World Atlas, here are some unique facts about orangutans that we must defend!
Interesting Orangutan Facts
Nicknamed the forest man
This unique species is estimated to have DNA that is 97 per cent similar to humans. Judging from the shape of the mouth to the bones, the Orang Utan is more closely related to humans than the chimpanzee species. In addition, the intelligence of the Orang Utan in using everyday tools is similar to humans.
Orangutan females only give birth once every eight years
The birth period of orangutan babies is the longest compared to other land mammals. Orangutan females can only give birth to one or two babies every eight years.
After an Orangutan cub is born, the baby and its mother will stay for 6-7 years and form an inner bond.
Orangutan females will reproduce at the age of 18 years, while males will be sexually active at the age of 15 years. Almost like humans, right?
One of the noisiest creatures in the world
When you go to a forest inhabited by the Orang Utan species, you will hear howling, screaming, and crying behind a big tree, and this is usually the sound of an Orang Utan.
Usually, male orangutans will make this sound if there is a threat from outside. And anyone who enters the forest will be greeted by the noise of the Orang Utan as well as a warning sign to protect their territory.
Sleep, eat, even play in the tree
Orangutans prefer to spend 90 per cent of their time in trees. They can play, sleep, and even eat in their nests for a long time.
Orangutans swing from one tree branch to another to play with their fellow species.
Orangutans build their nests in trees
In addition to playing and eating in the trees, Orang Utans also use their nests to sleep. Orangutans build their nests in tall trees to protect them from the threat of wild animals.
The Orang Utan's nest that is built is made of tree branches which are designed to be comfortable. In designing it, they only take about ten minutes; during the rainy season, they will build a roof on their nest.
Reasons for Orangutans to be Protected
Looking at the review of interesting facts about the Orang Utan above, we know that the birth period of the Orang Utan is quite long. Not only that, rampant poaching and the decreasing number of homes for Orang Utans are the reasons why Orang Utans are protected.
Let's preserve the Orangutan by sharing this article so that it's not just you who knows.
