Common Name: | Tapanuli Orangutan |
Scientific Name: | Pongo tapanuliensis |
Type: | Orangutan |
Classification: | Mammal |
Diet: | Omnivore |
Height: | 110 – 137 cm (43.3 – 54 inch) (at the shoulder) |
Weight: | 40 – 90 kg (88 – 198 lb) |
Top Speed: | 5 kph (3 mph) |
Life Span: | 30 years in the wild, 40 years in captivity |
Migration Habit: | Does not migrate |
IUCN Redlist Status: | Critically Endangered |
Population Trend: | Decreasing |
Tapanuli Orangutans are Mammals that are a species of Orangutan. Their scientific name is Pongo tapanuliensis.
These Mammals are Omnivores, and groups of Tapanuli Orangutans are known as a -.
Tapanuli Orangutan Habitat
Tapanuli Orangutans are only found in Indonesia in Asia.
They strive in habitats like tropical moist forests.
Tapanuli Orangutan Young
These Orangutans mature at the age of 12-15 years. Once matured, Tapanuli Orangutans can have one young after a gestation period of 274 days.
Tapanuli Orangutan young are called infants and, like most animal young, are extremely cute.
References: Wikipedia and the IUCN Redlist.