Words to Describe Orangutans

Physical Characteristics

Large, reddish-orange fur, long shaggy hair, big belly, long arms, and strong hands.

Behavior

Intelligent, social, gentle, curious, playful, agile, arboreal (tree-dwelling), and nocturnal.

Other Traits

Endangered, protected by law, found in the rainforests of Southeast Asia, important seed dispersers, and vital to the ecosystem.