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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Primates |
| Family | : | Hominidae |
| Genus | : | Pongo |
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| Scientific Name | : | Pongo abelii |
| Common Name | : | Sumatran Orang-utan |
| Other Name(s) | : | Red Ape, Forest Person |
| Group | : | Mammal |
| Number Of Species | : | 1 |
| Location | : | Northern Sumatra |
| Habitat | : | Dense, tropical forest |
| Colour | : | Red, Orange, Grey, Brown |
| Skin Type | : | Hair |
| Size (H) | : | 1.25m - 1.5m (4ft - 5ft) |
| Weight | : | 30kg - 82kg (66lbs - 180lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 6kph (2.7mph) |
| Diet | : | Omnivore |
| Prey | : | Fruits, Shoots, Insects |
| Predators | : | Sumatran Tiger, Humans |
| Lifestyle | : | Diurnal |
| Group Behaviour | : | Solitary |
| Life Span | : | 30 - 40 years |
| Age Of Sexual Maturity | : | 12 - 15 years |
| Gestation Period | : | 9 months |
| Average Litter Size | : | 1 |
| Name Of Young | : | Infant |
| Age Of Weaning | : | 3 years |
| Conservation Status | : | Critically Endangered |
| Estimated Population Size | : | 4000 |
| Biggest Threat | : | Hunting and habitat loss |
| Most Distinctive Feature | : | Long arms and long, orange hair |
| Fun Fact | : | Known to make mental maps of the forest! |