- Orangutan | Definition, Habitat, Height, Weight, Lifespan, Scientific . . .
Orangutans are not as powerfully built as the gorilla but are larger than the chimpanzee The adult male is typically twice the size of the female and may attain a height of 1 3 metres (4 3 feet) and a weight of 130 kg (285 pounds) in the wild; females weigh 37 kg (82 pounds) or less
- Orangutan - Wikipedia
Adult males weigh about 75 kg (165 lb), while females weigh about 37 kg (82 lb) Dominant adult males develop distinctive cheek pads or flanges and make long calls that attract females and intimidate rivals; younger subordinate males do not and more resemble adult females
- Morphology - Orang Utan Republik Foundation
An adult male at maturity will weigh almost twice as much, at approximately 80kg, and dominant adult males who have developed cheek pads and enlarged throat sacs have been known to weigh as much as 120kg
- Physical Characteristics - Orangutans (Pongo spp. ) Fact Sheet . . .
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- How To Distinguish Male And Female Orangutan
The most notable difference between male and female orangutans is their body size Males can often weigh over 200 pounds (90 kg), while females are 1 3-1 2 of their size They have deep chests, much longer body hair, and large cheek pads, which demonstrate genetic fitness and amplify their long calls
- Male and Female Orangutans – Kids Canopy
A very noticeable difference seen between male and female orangutans is their body size Male orangutans can weigh over 200 pounds (90 kg), while females are ⅓ to ½ of their size
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Fully developed adult males can weigh up to 300 pounds, while adult females weigh less than half that weight Adult male orangutans can reach a height of five feet and can have eight foot arm spans Orangutans spend almost 100% of their time – eating, sleeping, and travelling – in the forest canopy
- How Much Does an Orangutan Weigh? - How Heavy Is It
An adult male orangutan typically weighs between 110 to 220 pounds (50 to 100 kilograms), while females are generally lighter, weighing between 66 to 110 pounds (30 to 50 kilograms)
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