New orangutan behavior observed for the first time
A male orangutan was spotted chewing up antibacterial and pain-relieving plants and applying the paste to a wound on his cheek.
Orangutan's incredible reaction to pregnant zoo guest caught on camera
"I had a huge grin on my face filming this interaction, while my wife's eyes watered behind her sunglasses," the woman's husband told Newsweek.
Orangutans can beatbox, scientists discover
It turns out that our orangutan cousins can make two noises with their voices at once, in a similar way to human beatboxers.
Adorable Orangutan Baby Has Historic Name to Live Up to
An orangutan youngster whose birth was captured on camera has been named to remind wildlife fans of the great ape's struggle in its native habitat.
'The Drama': Rescuers Fake Snake Attack to Teach Orangutans in Funny Clip
"Everyone saying that they are traumatized: that's the point, they'll remember this bad experience and avoid real snakes," one user commented.
Orangutan Becomes 'Face of Opposition' in Russia After Zoo Mascot Vote
An opposition supporter turned the orangutan into a hero, claiming that it was the ape was the "best possible option" to represent the city.
Orangutan Mom Gives Birth to Baby Weeks After Father's Death From Cancer
Kaja's mother is unable to care for her baby after suffering complications after the birth.
Special OBGYN Team Called in to Help 12-Year-Old Endangered Orangutan
Sumatran orangutan Menari gave birth to a healthy baby boy on Christmas Eve at New Orleans' Audubon Zoo but later experienced complications.
Borneo Orangutan Filmed Eating a Slow Loris in First Case of Its Kind
Orangutans hunting other primates is extremely rare behavior, scientists say.
5 Best 'Crocodile Hunter' Episodes As World Marks Steve Irwin Day
Steve Irwin died 15 years ago after being struck by a stingray while filming in the Great Barrier Reef.
Orangutan Steals Zoo Visitor's Sunglasses in Video Viewed over 24m Times
Some fans said the great ape reminded them of Sir Elton John after donning the shades.
This Orangutan Isn't a Covid-19 PSA, She's Actually a Legal Person
The video is still circling the internet, despite being removed from YouTube.
Even Apes Know How Important Handwashing Is During The Coronavirus
Learn what it takes to get a good grade at the Orangutan Jungle School.
Orangutan Blinded After Being Shot in the Head 16 Times by Air Rifle
The orangutan is said to be in a stable condition after undergoing surgery to have three bullets removed.
Today's Great Apes Are Probably Brainier Than Our Pre-Human Ancestors
Traditionally, scientists thought Australopithecus' larger brain size meant it was smarter than modern great apes, but new research suggests that assumption is wrong.
Orangutan Granted Legal Personhood, Moves to Florida, Becomes Florida Woman
"Florida woman" stories will now include a 33-year-old orangutan named Sandra who was granted legal personhood in 2015 and recently moved to Florida.
Mother and Son Orangutan Released Into Wild after Rehab
The mother and son finally get to return home.
Watch: Orangutan Attacks Digger Destroying Its Home
"Deforestation has caused the orangutan population to plummet; habitats are destroyed and orangutans are left to starve and die."
Study: Large Predators Appearing in Unexpected Places
Large predators hunting in habitats where humans pushed them out are no longer anomalous, according to scientists.
Video Shows Orangutan Smoking Cigarette in 'Death Zoo'
Some refer to the zoo as a "death zoo" because of reportedly unsanitary conditions and alarming treatment.
Meet Alba, the World's Only Albino Orangutan
Orangutans are endangered creatures, but Alba's rare genetic disorder makes her truly a one-of-a-kind ape.
Critically Endangered Orangutan Born at Chester Zoo
Breeding endangered animals is part of a zoo's "species surival plan."
Scientists Discovered a New Species of Great Ape
Before, there were six nonhuman great apes. Today there are seven.
Orangutan Mimics Humans, Offering Insight Into Speech
'Voice control shown by humans could derive from an evolutionary ancestor with similar voice control capacities as those found in orangutans,' researcher says.
Meet Ken, San Diego's Hairiest Escape Artist
The strange tale of Ken Allen, an orangutan on a mission.
Photos: Rieke the Orphaned Orangutan Gets New Caretaker
Zookeeper Ruben Gralki stepped in as a makeshift 'mom' for Rieke.