Quick Facts
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Jul. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Bornean orangutans are critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation for palm oil plantations and logging. While conservation efforts are ongoing, including habitat restoration and anti-poaching patrols, their populations continue to decline. Responsible safari tourism can help by supporting local communities and conservation organizations, raising awareness, and providing an economic incentive to protect the orangutans' forest home.
The Bornean orangutan is an orangutan species endemic to the island of Borneo. It belongs to the only genus of great apes native to Asia and is the largest of the three Pongo species. It has a coarse, reddish coat and up to 1.5 m long arms. It is sexually dimorphic — males are larger than females and develop large cheek pads (flanges).
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Bornean Orangutan. Sightings recorded in 29 safari areas total.
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