Definitions for orangutan
ɔˈræŋ ʊˌtæn, oʊˈræŋ-, əˈræŋ-; -ˌtæŋorang·utan

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1. orangutan, orang, orangutang, Pongo pygmaeusnoun

   large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits

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1. orangutannoun

   An arboreal anthropoid ape genus Pongo consisting of two species, Pongo pygmaeus of Borneo and Pongo abelii of Sumatra, having a shaggy reddish-brown coat, very long arms, and no tail.

2. Etymology: Malay orang hutan "forest man". The name "orang utan (sic)" appears to have been bestowed by Europeans. The indigenous name given to the apes Pongo pygmaeus/abelii by locals historically was "mawas".

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1. Orangutan

   Orangutans are great apes native to the rainforests of Indonesia and Malaysia. They are now found only in parts of Borneo and Sumatra, but during the Pleistocene they ranged throughout Southeast Asia and South China. Classified in the genus Pongo, orangutans were originally considered to be one species. From 1996, they were divided into two species: the Bornean orangutan (P. pygmaeus, with three subspecies) and the Sumatran orangutan (P. abelii). A third species, the Tapanuli orangutan (P. tapanuliensis), was identified definitively in 2017. The orangutans are the only surviving species of the subfamily Ponginae, which diverged genetically from the other hominids (gorillas, chimpanzees, and humans) between 19.3 and 15.7 million years ago. The most arboreal of the great apes, orangutans spend most of their time in trees. They have proportionally long arms and short legs, and have reddish-brown hair covering their bodies. Adult males weigh about 75 kg (165 lb), while females reach about 37 kg (82 lb). Dominant adult males develop distinctive cheek pads or flanges and make long calls that attract females and intimidate rivals; younger subordinate males do not and more resemble adult females. Orangutans are the most solitary of the great apes: social bonds occur primarily between mothers and their dependent offspring. Fruit is the most important component of an orangutan's diet; but they will also eat vegetation, bark, honey, insects and bird eggs. They can live over 30 years, both in the wild and in captivity. Orangutans are among the most intelligent primates. They use a variety of sophisticated tools and construct elaborate sleeping nests each night from branches and foliage. The apes' learning abilities have been studied extensively. There may be distinctive cultures within populations. Orangutans have been featured in literature and art since at least the 18th century, particularly in works that comment on human society. Field studies of the apes were pioneered by primatologist Birutė Galdikas and they have been kept in captive facilities around the world since at least the early 19th century. All three orangutan species are considered critically endangered. Human activities have caused severe declines in populations and ranges. Threats to wild orangutan populations include poaching (for bushmeat and retaliation for consuming crops), habitat destruction and deforestation (for palm oil cultivation and logging), and the illegal pet trade. Several conservation and rehabilitation organisations are dedicated to the survival of orangutans in the wild.

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1. orangutan

   An orangutan is a large ape species native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra in Southeast Asia. They are characterized by their long, strong arms, reddish-brown hair, and highly intelligent behavior. Orangutans are known for their ability to use tools and are considered one of the closest relatives to humans. They are primarily arboreal creatures, meaning they mostly live in trees, and are also solitary, with males and females generally coming together only to mate. Orangutans are an endangered species, primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation.

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1. Orangutan

   The orangutans are the two exclusively Asian species of extant great apes. Native to Indonesia and Malaysia, orangutans are currently found in only the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. Classified in the genus Pongo, orangutans were considered to be one species. However, since 1996, they have been divided into two species: the Bornean orangutan and the Sumatran orangutan. In addition, the Bornean species is divided into three subspecies. The orangutans are also the only surviving species of the subfamily Ponginae, which also included several other species, such as Gigantopithecus, the largest known primate. Both species had their genomes sequenced and they appear to have diverged around 400,000 years ago. Orangutans diverged from the rest of the great apes 15.7 to 19.3 million years ago. Orangutans are the most arboreal of the great apes and spend most of their time in trees. Their hair is typically reddish-brown, instead of the brown or black hair typical of chimpanzees and gorillas. Males and females differ in size and appearance. Dominant adult males have distinctive cheek pads and produce long calls that attract females and intimidate rivals. Younger males do not have these characteristics and resemble adult females. Orangutans are the most solitary of the great apes, with social bonds occurring primarily between mothers and their dependent offspring, who stay together for the first two years. Fruit is the most important component of an orangutan's diet, however, the apes will also eat vegetation, bark, honey, insects and even bird eggs. They can live over 30 years in both the wild and captivity.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of orangutan in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of orangutan in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of orangutan in a Sentence

1. Bobbi Gordon:

   We lived like an orangutan, it was exhausting.

2. Ruddi Setiawan:

   The suspect said that the baby orangutan was taken from Java to Bali, we are still investigating where he got the baby orangutan.

3. Unknown:

   We are not that different than animals- an orangutan is 97 percent the same as humans, one day we may be the ones going under their rules

4. Karmele Llano Sanche:

   You know, it's amazing to see a big orangutan like that moving across the forest, this is home, home, back home.

5. Honore' de Balzac:

   The majority of husbands remind me of an orangutan trying to play the violin.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=orangutan
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Orangutan
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orangutan
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=orangutan