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Life history/habitat characteristics Diet: many fruit from the rainforest treesSize: 4-5 feet tall, 66-168 lbsHabitat: Tropical and Subtropical Moist
Broadleaf ForestPreyLives in tropical rainforestsNeeds trees and vegetation to live because it
is a herbivore
Interesting factsIs a solitary animal except for when they feedFemales normally have youngPlay a vital role in the spreading of seeds1 offspring at a time every 9 years
Conservation EffortsWWF works to prevent the destruction of
forestsWorks with Asian conservation groups Also works to prevent the hunting of
orangutansThese efforts are working because the
population is slowly recovering.