The baby orangutans were trying to stall before bedtime. One reached out to grab a particularly long leaf through the bars of its cage, encouraging a human to play, then employed a classic toddler ...

A scientist from Pudsey has illustrated a book all about orangutans with the aim to teach children about the critically endangered species. The Rimba is a lyrical tale focused on the Rimba, a wise ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. New research based on more than a decade of field observations indicates that wild Sumatran orangutans balance their sleep needs much like humans ...