noun
- a large reddish-brown ape native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra, known for intelligence and tree-dwelling habits
Usage: often used in the phrase 'orangutan' (full form); 'orang' is a shortened or variant form; also spelled 'orang-utan'
Examples
- The orang swung gracefully from branch to branch in the forest canopy.
- Scientists study orang behavior to better understand primate intelligence.
- An orang's diet consists mainly of fruit found in tropical rainforests.
- The sanctuary rescued an injured orang and nursed it back to health.
- Orangs are highly endangered due to habitat loss and deforestation.