Orangutan
Orangutan guide: species facts, diet and best places to see
Close relatives of humans, orangutans are highly intelligent and generally docile great apes - learn more about the species, including the best places in the world to see them in our expert orangutan guide.
The Orangutan's World
Orangutans are Critically Endangered primates, found in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. Our photo gallery features incredible orangutan images and the bond between parent and child.
Counting orangutans using star-spotting technology
Collaboration between astrophysicists and conservationists aims to save rare and endangered animals.
Writer Michael Morpurgo on why orangutans are special
Critically-endangered, orangutans are intelligent and fascinating animals – author, poet and former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo tells us why he cares so much about orangutans.
Deforestation poses a serious threat to Sumatra’s orangutans
Study finds that Sumatran orangutan numbers have been underestimated, but warns of decreases.