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Primates of the World
This building showcases two ape species, orangutans and siamangs, and six monkey species including colorful mandrills.
Feature Creature
Orangutan
Pongo pygmaeus (Bornean) & Pongo abelii (Sumatran)
| Native to: | Indonesia and Malyasia on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra |
| Primary Diet: | Bark, leaves, flowers, insects and fruit |
| Adult Weight: | Male – 200 to 250 pounds Female – 100 to 150 pounds |
| Status: | Critically endangered (Sumatran); Endangered (Bornean) |
Orangutans and humans share 97 percent of the same genetic makeup. They spend most of their lives high in trees. Males have longer hair than females.
