Wednesday, 11 September 2019

Is Orangutan really the man of the forest?







Many moons ago when there was nothing like a human on the earth, the world was a happy place under the jurisprudence of Great Apes. Orangutan is one such primate living with us even today. Its stark similarities with Human Beings in terms of physical appearance and mental outlook has made this solitary ape our closest relative belonging from the animal world. Perhaps that's why it is anointed with the Malayan word ‘Orangutan’ which means 'The Man of the forest'. Covered with reddish brown hair it is extremely sublime to see how this magnificent primate swings from one branch to another touring the dense rainforest of Borneo, One Can also experience this on a  




Every morning they let out a very loud noise to mark the beginning of a new day. Mother Orangutan would carry her tiny tots down from large canopies in search of fresh fruits, bark, leaves, and on rare occasions slain flesh. Recent experiments show that Orangutans are highly intelligent species living on this planet. Not only can they figure out some invisible objects through a representational strategy, but these apes have also shown the ability of quickly learning the sign language, unlike their fellow mates. It is also incredible to see how the Orangutans maintain their culture in the wild passing it on from generation to generation just like Human beings.



Observing them closely will make people witness the unique art skills possessed by these amazing species. From making impressive nests to creating comfortable pillows and pretty umbrellas, every act of Orangutan is nothing less than a bewilderment and astonishment.




 Today the dense forest of the thick rainforests of Borneo are disappearing at an alarming rate to satisfy the swelling demand of Palm Oil in the world. Once the rainforest vanishes it will automatically bring an end to this great and wonderful primates.




With an intention to educate the people about Orangutan, Asian Adventures have handcrafted 
Orangutan Tour in the forest of Borneo. Our aim is to unravel the hidden lives of Orangutan who are still breathing in the Sepilok Orangutan Centre.


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