Discovering Orangutans

What does the term 'Orangutan' mean?

• Creature of the sea

• Person of the forest

• Guardian of the mountains

• Person of the jungle

In which two countries do orangutans primarily live?

• India and China

• Thailand and Vietnam

• Indonesia and Malaysia

• Brazil and Peru

What is the scientific name of the orangutan from Northern Sumatra?

• Pongo tapanuliensis

• Pongo pygmaeus

• Pongo abel

• Pongo abelii

How much can a male orangutan weigh?

• 300 to 400 pounds (136 to 181 kg)

• 50 to 100 pounds (22 to 45 kg)

• 10 to 30 pounds (4 to 14 kg)

• 110 to 220 pounds (50 to 100 kg)

What is the average height of a male orangutan?

• 4 to 5.5 feet (1.2 to 1.7 meters)

• 3 to 4 feet (0.9 to 1.2 meters)

• 5.5 to 6.5 feet (1.7 to 2 meters)

• 2 to 3 feet (0.6 to 0.9 meters)

How do orangutans use their arms?

• Orangutans use their arms for digging tunnels.

• Orangutans use their arms to build nests on the ground.

• Orangutans use their arms for swimming long distances.

• Orangutans use their arms for climbing, swinging, and foraging.

What type of living arrangement do orangutans prefer?

• Group living arrangement

• Solitary living arrangement

• Nesting in trees with others

• Cooperative living with family members

What is the primary diet of orangutans?

• Nuts and seeds

• Fish and meat

• Grains and legumes

• Fruits, leaves, and insects

How do female orangutans compare in size to male orangutans?

• Female orangutans are larger than male orangutans.

• Female orangutans are smaller than male orangutans.

• Female orangutans are the same size as male orangutans.

• Male orangutans are smaller than female orangutans.

What is one type of food that orangutans sometimes eat besides fruits?

• insects

• nuts

• leaves

• seeds