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Orangutan Island, Pictures, Videos, Games, Facts : Animal Planet

Meet the 35 classmates of Forest School 103 at the Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. These precocious red-haired "children of the forest" will get the opportunity, through this innovative project led by Lone Droscher-Nielsen and her team, to live wild on a protected island. Orangutan Island is the foundation for the largest primate rescue project in the world.

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Get to know the gang of Orangutan Island.

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Orangutan Island Adventure
Swing from tree to tree and vine to vine to gather as much fruit as you can before heading back to the nest. But beware of predators! Take a spin through our Orangutan Island Adventure game to see how well you can do!
 
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How Orangutans Work
The orangutan has a sloping forehead; small, rounded ears; a short, stout body; and short legs. It has no tail. It is covered with red or reddish-brown brown shaggy hair. Learn More About How Orangutans Work!

How Apes Work
Apes are any of 13 species of tailless primates. The orangutan, gorilla, chimpanzee, and pygmy chimpanzee are the largest apes and are called great apes. Find Out More About How Apes Work!

Primates
Primates are placental mammals that include gorillas, monkeys and chimpanzees, and humans. Other than humans, primates are found mostly in Central and South America, Africa, and South Asia. Learn More About Primates!
 
 
 
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