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Orang (Noun)

Meaning

Large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The orang is native to the islands of Borneo and Sumatra in Indonesia and Malaysia.
  • Orang conservation efforts are becoming a priority, with many organizations working to protect their habitat.
  • The orang spends most of its time in the trees, where it can move quickly and easily with its long arms.
  • Orang mothers care for their babies for about eight years, teaching them how to forage for food and build nests.
  • Unfortunately, orangs are also hunted for bushmeat, further threatening the species' already fragile survival.

Synonyms

  • Pongo Pygmaeus
  • Orangutan
  • Orangutang

Hypernyms

  • Great Ape
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