Animals Malaysia Orangutans

Scientists have identified three different species of orangutans.

Animals malaysia orangutans. Learn more about the endangered orangutans then read about where to find them in borneo. The bornean orangutan and the sumatran orangutan. Native to indonesia and malaysia orangutans are currently found in only the rainforests of borneo and sumatra. Lamandau river wildlife reserve this is one of the key spots for orangutans in kalimantan with around 700 estimated to live here.

Proboscis monkeys the worlds largest monkey are a langur species endemic to borneo. Orangutans are currently only found in the rainforests of borneo and sumatra. Crocodiles and proboscis monkeys are two of the most commonly seen species but this is a great place to look for wild orangutans as well as pygmy elephants. However since 1996 they have been divided into two species.

We go inland to find the orangutans of malaysia and learn about the culture and history of sarawak. These gentle creatures with 96 percent of the same dna as humans live in nests perched in trees dozens of meters high. Borneo and sumatra are the only places on earth where orangutans live and today they are an endangered species due to habitat loss and predators like man. On both islands their habitats are severely threatened by the increase of human activities like illegal logging mining forest fires and the ongoing construction of palm oil plantations.

Genomic comparisons show that the tapanuli orangut. From 1996 they were divided into two species. Classified in the genus pongo orangutans were originally considered to be one species. Other ape species include the white handed gibbon and the siamang.

Eventually most animals and orangutans in particular are moved to sepilok orangutan rehabilitation centre before being released back into the wild. Orangutan sanctuaries rehabilitation centers in malaysia the wonderful orangutan is only found in parts of borneo and parts of sumatra. Orangutans are large red orange colored primates that are well known for their intelligence. In november 2017 it was reported that a third species had been identified the tapanuli orangutan.

All three species reside only in the rainforests of indonesia and malaysia. The reserve provides great opportunities for children and adults alike to learn about orangutans and get up close to them in encounters that are safe for all involved. Classified in the genus pongo orangutans were considered to be one species. 11300 orangutans are found in east malaysia.

Andrew watsonphotolibrarygetty images the semenggoh wildlife rehabilitation centre just 12 miles from kuching is the best place to find orangutans in sarawak. The bornean orangutan and the sumatran orangutan.