noun
- Plural of pongo; large apes of the genus Pongo, native to Southeast Asia, including orangutans.
Usage: scientific/zoological term; often used in formal or academic contexts
Examples
- The research team studied the behavior of pongos in their natural habitat.
- Pongos are among the most intelligent primates on Earth.
- The zoo's conservation program focuses on protecting pongos from extinction.
- Scientists have documented complex tool use in wild pongos.
- Genetic studies show that pongos share significant DNA with humans.