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Definition of sumatran orangutan

sumatran orangutan

Plural:Sumatran orangutans
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A critically endangered species of great ape (Pongo abelii) native exclusively to the Indonesian island of Sumatra, distinguished from other orangutans by its lighter red hair, longer facial hair, and highly arboreal lifestyle.

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"Conservationists are working tirelessly to protect the remaining rainforest habitat of the Sumatran orangutan, which is heavily threatened by illegal logging and palm oil plantations."

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sumatran spitting cobra

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sumatran orangutan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sumatran-orangutan
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