Discovered in the ultramafic mountains in central Sabah, the species was named for the orangutan, due to its hairs’ striking resemblance to the great ape’s long, dark, rusty-red hair.

IPOH: The Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) has confirmed receiving a report of a tiger attack on livestock near Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Choh in Ulu Kinta on Wednesday (Dec 25 ...

The research team noted that the plant had unique leaves, and its pitcher was covered with long red hair, nearly the same color as the orangutans that live in the same area. For that reason ...

The Sumatran orangutan is a critically endangered species facing numerous challenges, primarily driven by the expansion of palm oil plantations. This article delves into the distinct characteristics ...

The underside of the leaves of Nepenthes pongoides are covered in thick, rust-coloured fur, inspiring the team who found the plant in May 2023 to name it after the local Borneo orangutans (Pongo ...

Known for being playful with her keepers and fellow orangutans, Kelly was also not a fan of early mornings and "would pull a blanket over her head or make a fort of boxes to hide behind to get ...

Found in the ultramafic mountains in central Sabah, the species was named after the orangutan, whose scientific name is Pongo, due to the plant’s striking resemblance to the great ape’s long, dark, ...

Named after the Orangutan whose scientific term is Pongo, this plant - Nepenthes pongoides, found in the ultramafic mountains in central Sabah, has a striking resemblance to the great ape’s long ...

Earlier this year, keepers at Blackpool Zoo revealed infant orangutan Jarang as well as having developmental delays, was born with a bilateral scrotal hernia that was hampering his mobility.

MONKEY World has welcomed another member to its orangutan crèche. Female Bornean orangutan Kiwi was born at Spanish zoo Rio Safari Elche in December but was rejected by her mother shortly after ...