orangutang

[US]/ˌɒrəŋˈuːtæŋ/
[UK]/ˌɔːrəŋˈuːtæŋ/

Translation

n.orangutan; a large ape native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra with reddish-brown hair and long arms
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the orangutang sat quietly in the corner of the large enclosure.

scientists are studying how the orangutang uses tools to get food.

an orangutang has very long arms compared to its legs.

we saw a playful orangutang swinging from rope to rope.

the mother orangutang held her baby close to her chest.

destruction of the rainforest threatens the wild orangutang population.

the zookeeper fed the hungry orangutang a basket of fruit.

a mature male orangutang has large cheek pads called flanges.

the orphaned orangutang was taken to a rehabilitation center.

tourists gathered to watch the orangutang build a nest.

the bright orange fur of the orangutang stood out against the green leaves.

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