Just take a look at an Orangutan at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance in Colorado taking in her newborn for the very first ...

Female orangutans are generally solitary, but they travel more and eat less in an apparent effort to ensure their offspring ...

"This is a devastating loss," zoo officials said after Makan's condition rapidly worsened over the weekend.

The Sacramento Zoo is mourning the loss of Makan, a 23-year-old Sumatran orangutan who died after a decade-long battle with a ...

In the dense forests of Indonesia, you can hear strange and haunting sounds. At first, these calls may seem like a random collection of noises—but my rhythmic analyses reveal a different story. Those ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Alba, the world's only known albino orangutan, now has her own personal ...

Orangutans may use specific plants for benefits beyond ordinary nutrition. For centuries, humans have relied on the medicinal properties of plants. Now, growing evidence suggests we may not be the ...

The famous orangutan was granted basic rights, such as life, freedom and a premise of "no harm" in an unprecedented ruling in 2015 Sandra the orangutan has found a new home! The 33-year-old orangutan ...

First-time mom Reese the orangutan and her newborn are said to be doing well following the baby's birth at the Audubon Zoo. Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...