Junior | ||
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Details | Atjeh is also affectionately known as Junior. He was born at the National Zoo on April 2, 1966. He is the offspring of Archie, a Sumatran, and Jennie, a Bornean. He sired 6 surviving offspring at the National Zoo. Six were with Pensi and 1 with Bonnie. He has since been vasectomized. The Species Survival Plan for Orangs decided that it was best to avoid breeding hybrid animals, in the interest of preserving the species as it occurs in nature. | |
Species | Orang utan - Pongo Pygmaeus | |
Range | Remote areas of two Indonesian islands, Sumatra and Borneo. | |
Habitat | Undisturbed rain forests to 1524 m. (5,000 ft.). | |
Social Structure | Most solitary of higher primates. Adult males usually live alone; adult females may live with 1 to 3 young who remain with their mother for 6 to 7 years. | |
Behavior | Tree dwelling. During the day they travel in search of seasonally fruiting trees. Build nests in trees where they sleep at night. | |
Voice | About 16 different vocalizations. | |
Diet | Prefer fruit; also eat leaves, bark, vines, & insects. | |
Size | Males, up to 1.3 m. (4.5 ft.), 73 kg. (160 lb.) | |
Lifespan | 59 years in zoos. | |
Status | Endangered |