Bornean Orangutan

Pongo pygmaeus

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Hominidae

About

The Bornean orangutan is an orangutan species endemic to the island of Borneo. It belongs to the only genus of great apes native to Asia and is the largest of the three Pongo species. It has a coarse, reddish coat and up to 1.5 m long arms. It is sexually dimorphic — males are larger than females and develop large cheek pads (flanges), for example.

Fun Fact

Bornean orangutans build a new sleeping nest in the treetops every single night, complete with pillows, blankets, and even a roof when it rains — they are the world's largest tree-dwelling animals.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical rainforests

Diet

Frugivore

Lifespan

35-45 years

Threats

Genetic Bottleneck
Deforestation
Habitat Fragmentation
Small Population Size

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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