They are one of the most intelligent primates with the ability to use different sets of tools, learn efficiently, and show emotions.Īll three species of orangutans are endangered, the Tapanuli orangutan being the most affected. Orangutans, just like gorillas, are often presented in western cinematography, arts, and literature. Humans, on the other hand, are taller but have a smaller average arm span. An average arm span of a male orangutan is 2 m (6.6 ft). If you’ve ever seen an orangutan in person, you know that they have proportionally long arms, at least compared to humans, or other primates. Males, compared to females, have an average height of 137 cm (4 ft 6 in), and an average weight of 75 kg (165 lb). In plain English, it means that they have different characteristics beyond the differences in their sexual organs.įemale orangutans are quite smaller with an average height of 115 cm (3ft 9in), and an average weight of 37kg (82 lb). Orangutans, just like humans, and some other animals and plants, display sexual dimorphism. There are three types of orangutans: the Sumatran orangutan, the Bornean orangutan, and the Tapanuli orangutan (recently discovered in 2017). They live in Indonesia and Malaysia, however, they were originally found in the rainforest of Borneo and Sumatra. Orangutans are members of the great apes’ group, as well. It’s estimated that there are only 800 Mountain gorillas left in the wild. Some types of gorillas, such as the Mountain Gorilla had suffered great losses. They can even think about the future and the past.Ĭharacteristically about these apes are their knuckle-walking, however, they can walk on two legs if it’s required, mostly in dangerous situations. They are capable of learning a sign language, they can learn to use tools, and they have strong emotions.
According to scientists, they share almost 99% of DNA with humans.
They share common ancestors with humans, and chimpanzees, as well. Gorillas are highly intelligent creatures, often presented in popular culture, mostly in movies and television.
There are two types of Gorillas, the Western, and the Eastern Gorilla. They are herbivorous apes, native to the forests of Sub-Saharan Africa. Gorillas are the largest primates with a height up to 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in), and an average weight of 200 kg.Ĭompared to male gorillas, female gorillas are quite smaller. This list of great apes stars with the largest among them.
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