Orangutan
Appearance
The orangutan has an unusual look that is very fascinating. This animal is a species called a ape. They have round bodies and short legs and big round arms. The male's arm span can reach up to eight feet. The orangutan can weigh up to 100 to 300 pounds.Baby orangutans can weigh up to 4.5 pounds.They also have shaggy fur.
Feeding habits
Habitat
Friends & Enemies
The orangutan has many different friends and enemies That live in the rainforest. Its predators are the leopard, and the python, and the tiger. Tigers can kill the orangutan at night when it’s sleeping. Young orangutans are most likely to be eaten. It’s worst enemy is the human because of the poachers. Now this species is in danger of becoming extinct.
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