Orangutan
Status: critically endangered
Species Facts:
- There are 3 different species of orangutans.
- Orangutans are the largets mammals that live on trees.
- Orangutans build nests to sleep in
- Orangutans can live up to 60 years.
- Orangutans share 96.4% of our genes.
Endangerment Facts:
- There are between 50,000-65,000 orangutans left in the world.
- An average of 2,000 to 3,000 orangutans are killed every year.
- It is estimated that they will be extinct in 50 years.
- Loss of habitat through deforestationand palm oil plantations.
- Illegal hunting and illegal pet trade also affect their population.