What is International Orangutan Day?
International Orangutan Day, on August 19th, raises concerns about the threat of orangutans' extinction. For the love of orangutans, the love of orangutans is shared. Celebrate these amazing apes and encourage the public to take action in safeguarding them.
Since orangutans have 97% of the same DNA as humans, it shouldn't surprise that they are so intelligent. "person of the wood" translates to English, which may explain why the word "orangutan" turns into English. Here are some more entertaining facts about orangutans.
- Captivity can live up to 60 years in captivity
- Orangutans mainly eat fruits and leaves, with Orangutans eating mostly fruits and leaves
