Tapanuli Orangutan Latest News
A recent cyclone in Sumatra killed approximately 58 Tapanuli orangutans, representing about 7% of the critically endangered species.
About Tapanuli Orangutan
- It is a species of orangutan found in the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.
- It is one of three known species of orangutan, alongside the Sumatran orangutan, found farther northwest on the island, and the Bornean orangutan.
- It was described as a distinct species in 2017.
- Appearance: These species resemble Sumatran orangutans more than Bornean orangutans in body build and fur color.
- Distribution: It lives in tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests that are located south of Lake Toba in Sumatra.
- Habitat: These are exclusively arboreal and spend most of their time high up in the trees.
- Conservation Status: IUCN: Critically endangered.
Characteristics of Tapanuli Orangutan
- They lead a solitary life and can be seen in pairs only when a mother is raising her young.
- Communication: Orangutans communicate with various sounds.
- Both sexes will try to intimidate conspecifics with a series of low guttural noises known collectively as the “rolling call”.
- Diet: They are omnivores.
- Reproduction: Tapanuli orangutans are one of the most slowly-maturing animals in the world.
Source: TOI
Last updated on July, 2026
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