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Bornean orangutan Kyle climbs a web made of recycled fire hose in the Great Ape House’s outdoor habitat. Connor Mallon, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.

Bornean orangutan Kyle climbs a web made of recycled fire hose in the Great Ape House’s outdoor habitat. Connor Mallon, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. WASHINGTON, D.C. ...

However, the discovery of a previously unknown orangutan population in Malaysian Borneo is reason to hope. Human actions have reduced orangutan habitats by more than 80% over the past 20 years.

An Incredible Discovery However, it’s not all bad news. The discovery of a new orangutan population in Sarawek, Malaysian Borneo was cause for excitement among conservationists. Led by the ...

Unfortunately, these primates face numerous threats, making their conservation crucial. Borneo, one of the orangutans’ last strongholds, presents a unique opportunity to observe these magnificent ...

Animals at Omaha's zoo aren't allowed to mate at will. Space, genetics and overall compatibility are considered, and a master ...

Together with Borneo, it is the only habitat for orangutans living in freedom. Pongo abelii (the Sumatran orangutan ... Some well-known institutions include the Singapore Zoo, the San Diego Zoo, and ...

Currently, the orangutan is at the Gorewada Zoo of the Maharashtra ... Native to Borneo’s rainforests, the species faces extinction due to habitat loss, poaching, and wildlife trade.