Sumatran OrangutanPongo abelii

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

Why is this animal endangered?Over hunting/poachingBurning of habitat for farmland

Population Approximately 7,300 left in entire world

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.

QuizHow many Sumatran Orangutans are left in the world?

What kind of habitat do the Sumatran Orangutans live in?

How often do they reproduce?

What is one way Sumatran Orangutans are endangered?

How is WWF helping to prevent the extinction of the Sumatran Orangutan? Name one way.

Bibliographyhttp://worldwildlife.org/species/sumatran-

orangutanhttp://www.iucnredlist.org/details/39780/0http://www.sumatranorangutan.org/