WASHINGTON -- The Smithsonian National Zoo is celebrating the birth of a critically endangered species. A male Borean orangutan was born at the zoo for the first time in 25 years, according to a press ...

Redd’s daily treatment reveals how orangutans with chronic respiratory diseases are adapting to use certain medical tools designed for humans. Mike Bock Redd, left, and his mother, Batang, right. Both ...

From tree climbing to diaper duty to manic meal times, there's never a dull moment at the Orangutan Jungle School. 😆 At the Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rescue & Rehabilitation Center, the challenges come ...

These baby orangutans love wreaking a little havoc, whether it’s taking advantage of rainy season or searching desperately for a girlfriend. 0:00 Intro to 8 Baby Orangutans Who Love Mischief 0:14 Beni ...

Orangutans, humans’ close evolutionary relatives, have developed remarkable strategies to survive in the unpredictable rainforests of Borneo. A Rutgers-led study reveals that these apes balance ...