Vast expanses of orangutan habitat have been lost to palm oil, used for cooking, food products, and cosmetics. Composite Photograph by Tim Laman There’s another factor at work as well.

Researchers were shocked to find 200 members of an unknown Bornean orangutan population. Find out more about these endangered ...

Habitat Fragmentation: As forests are cleared, orangutans are forced into ever-smaller areas. Fragmented habitats hinder their ability to roam, find food, and locate mates, which is essential for ...

Bornean orangutan Kyle climbs a web made of recycled fire hose in the Great Ape House’s outdoor habitat. Connor Mallon, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.

The application of state-of-the-art geographic information systems combined with field data has made it relatively easy to check where and how much orangutan habitat was lost between 2005 and 2016, as ...

a chance to live in the wild. The release can also increase the population of orangutans in their natural habitat," said Ari Wibawanto, the agency's head. He explained that captive orangutans need ...

A male wild orangutan died after being electrocuted while hanging from an electric cable in the residential area of Palangka Raya ...

a chance to live in the wild. The release can also increase the population of orangutans in their natural habitat," said Ari Wibawanto, the agency's head. He explained that captive orangutans need ...