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How Orangutans Live
With arms reaching six feet in length, orangutans spend most of their time swinging from treetop to treetop. Movement on the ground is much slower going so they stick to higher elevations. Learn more about life in the treetops.

How Orangutans Socialize
Are orangutans solitary or social? Their behavior tends to be a bit of both and is affected by environmental factors such as food availability. Click here for more on orangutan lifestyle.
 
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