The word orangutan comes from the Malay words “Orang” (meaning: person) and “Hutan” (meaning: of the forest). The word Orangutan translates to “person of the forest.”
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How Many Orangutans Are Left
Although exact population counts are difficult to ascertain, the scientific community generally agrees that there are somewhere between 55,000 and 65,000 wild orangutans left.
Generous Donor Pledges to Match All Donations up to $4,000!
Anonymous donor pledges to match every single donation up to $4,000 until December 12th, 2020. As challenging as 2020 has been, there is still light at the end of the tunnel. A dedicated supporter of orangutan conservation has taken on the fight to save orangutans by matching donations up to $4,000 made to the conservancy from now until December, 12th. …
What is Orangutan Caring Week?
Orangutan Caring Week is a worldwide event hosted by World Orangutan Events. The week long event is focused on bringing not only attention to the plight of orangutans but subsequent action on the part of the public. Just being aware of the orangutans’ imminent extinction is not enough to protect them. We must use our knowledge to fight for their …
