Abstract

The orangutan is a disappearing species, threatened with extinction. The ongoing loss of their habitat is the single largest threat to orangutans' population. It is estimated that if serious measures (like halting of habitat destruction, expansion of protected areas and sustainable logging practices etc.) are not taken immediately, by the middle of this century, then wild orangutans may become extinct.

Orangutan Conservation Status

The Scientific Name(S) Of Orangutan Species: Pongo abelii, Pongo pygmaeus (worldwildlife.org, 2013)

Picture of an Orangutan:

(www.worldwildlife.org)

Orangutan's Natural Habitat:

Source: Photo by Richard T. Nowitz/National Geographic/Getty Images

Orangutans inhabit tropical forests. The length of daylight in tropical forests is around 12 hours and ...