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Bornean Orangutan
Pongo pygmaeus
The 'person of the forest' — a red-haired ape that swings through Borneo's canopy and has lost more than half its number within a single human lifetime.
CR · Critically Endangered
Overview
The 'person of the forest' — a red-haired ape that swings through Borneo's canopy and has lost more than half its number within a single human lifetime.
mammalborneoprimate
Field data
| IUCN status | CR · Critically Endangered |
|---|---|
| Population | ~104,700 |
| Trend | decreasing |
| Last assessed | 2016 |
| Class / Order | Mammalia · Primates |
| Family | Hominidae |
| Range | Borneo |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Uses big leaves as umbrellas and builds a fresh nest each night.
- Shares around 97% of its DNA with humans.
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