How much do you know about Orangutans

Where are the natural habitats of Orangutans located?

• The Amazon

• North America

• Southeast Asia

• Borneo and Sumatra

• Africa

Why do Orangutans have such long arms and short legs?

• They like to scratch their backs

• They are arboreal and need long arms to move in the tree's

• They use their arms to walk

Answer explanation

Orangutans are the most arboreal of all the great apes. They spend most of their lives in the tree's. Which is why they have longer arms than legs, their arms are their main form of locomotion.

What do Orangutans eat?

• Leaves and bark

• Insects

• Fruit

• A mix of all of the above

Answer explanation

Orangutans diet consists of a mix of mainly fruits, as well as insects, tree leaves, and bark. Their diet depends on what is available to them. So, when fruit is scarce, they will eat more insects, leaves, and bark.

How long do Orangutans live for?

• 5 years

• 15 years

• 50 years

• 30 years

Answer explanation

Orangutans spend up to 10 years maturing before they can live on their own and reproduce. When they only live up to 30 years, they are only capable of have a few offspring. This is also affecting their ability to survive.

What have Orangutans been observed using tools for?

• They don't use tools

• Scratching themselves

• Foraging for insects and removing seeds from fruits

• Scratching themselves and foraging for food

Answer explanation

Orangutans have been observed using sticks and rocks as tools to help them gain access to food resources, such as getting insects out of holes in trees, or using a rock to open a coconut. They also use sticks and trees to help scratch hard to reach places.

Why do Orangutans need our help?

• They are losing their natural habitats due to deforestation

• They are being hunted

• Not enough food and space in the forests to support a healthy Orangutan population

Answer explanation

Orangutans need our help because they are important to the world. If we don't stop the deforestation of Borneo and Sumatra, and help increase their natural habitats, then we will lose this amazing ape.

What can you do to get involved in protecting the Orangutans?

• Donate to The Orangutan Project

• Volunteer with organizations to help plant trees and rehabilitate orangutans

• Host fundraisers and events to support the orangutans

• Create business partners so that parts of the profits go to support saving the orangutans

Answer explanation

There are various ways to get involved and help save the orangutans. Even the smallest action, such as a donation or going to an event, can help support organizations and protect the existing orangutan populations.