A young Sumatran orangutan peeks through the leaves in the rainforest of North Sumatra, Indonesia. Its calm eyes reflect the ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Zoo announced the birth of a baby orangutan named Ruhana, or Ru, earlier this month. The Zoo said the name Ruhana means soul, spirit or essence of life in Sanskrit and ...

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 ...

NORTH SUMATRA, Indonesia — Welcome to jungle school, where orphaned orangutans are learning the basics for survival that they will need for life in the wild. At the Orangutan Information Centre (OIC) ...

A majestic orangutan rests in calm contemplation, its deep gaze reflecting the quiet wisdom of the rainforest. Grim economic warning from bank boss Barmy Army leader complains over Ashes ad campaign ...

SIPIROK, Indonesia Dec 9 (Reuters) - Before the deadly landslides and floods hit Indonesia about two weeks ago, Amran Siagian, 39, frequently met Tapanuli orangutans on a hill in the region of Sipirok ...

For the first time, scientists have published a detailed report of adoption in these great apes. Rossa, pictured here at nearly 14 years old, adopted her younger sister Ronnie when Rossa was just 12.6 ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The Los Angeles Zoo has announced the birth of a baby boy Bornean orangutan, the first such primate baby at the ...

The LA Zoo on Thursday is celebrating the arrival of its first baby orangutan in nearly 15 years. The baby boy Bornean orangutan was born to 43-year-old mother Kalim and 31-year-old father Isim on Oct ...