The Bornean orangutan, scientifically defined as pongo pygmaeus, is one of two types of orangutan. The Bornean orangutan is geographically confined to the Asian island of Borneo, which itself is split among three nations. The jungles these primates call home are characterized by swamplands as well as mountainous terrains (Lang, 2005). These regions of world receive hefty amounts of rainfall throughout the year, coupled with average temperatures ranging from 65 to 100° F, so these apes have to adapt to the humid climate.

Orangutans are known to “resemble” humans in some ways. For example, the male orangutan can grown up to 5 ft. and the females up to 3.5 ft. Also, the male variety average about from 155-200 lbs. Similarly, females average from