🧠 1. They Use Tools—Like, A Lot
Orangutans have been seen using sticks to fish out insects, turning leaves into makeshift gloves to grab spiky fruit, and even crafting spears to catch fish. These aren’t one-off flukes either—it’s learned behavior passed down through generations.
🌳 2. They Spend Most of Their Lives in Trees
Orangutans are the most arboreal of all great apes. They spend up to 90% of their lives in the treetops—eating, sleeping, and even building nests 40–60 feet above ground.
3. They Can Mimic Humans (Creepily Well)
Orangutans have been known to mimic human actions, like washing clothes, using saws, or pretending to row a boat—especially if they’ve seen humans doing it.
📣 4. Males Have Deep and Loud Voices
Adult male orangutans develop large cheek pads (called flanges) and a throat sac that amplifies their long, booming “long calls.” These calls can echo through the rainforest for up to a mile and are used to establish territory or attract mates.
5. They Build Nests Like Tiny Architects
Every night, orangutans build a brand-new nest in the trees to sleep in. They bend branches, weave in leaves, and create a cozy little platform with a roof, pillow, and sometimes even extra padding. They basically DIY a treehouse every single evening.
A Bonus Fact
6. They're Lefties (Mostly)
Just like humans have dominant hands, most orangutans tend to favor their left hand when using tools or eating. Why? Scientists aren’t totally sure, but it does add another layer of mystery to their behavior.
Writer- (Aliyan Khan)
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