1. Sumatran orangutans are a separate species known as Pongo abelii, while the Borneo Orangutan is divided into three sub-species Pongo pygmaeus-pygmaeus ie, Pongo pygmaeus wurmbi, and Pongo pygmaeus morio.
2. Sumatran orangutan is one of the species that fall into the endangered category (critically endangered).
3. Sumatran orangutan than close relatives more frequently spend their time moving between the trees rather than move to move along the ground.
4. Sumatran orangutans are currently only be found naturally in the northern part of Sumatra island, despite the efforts currently being undertaken Sumatran orangutan reintroduction in Jambi. While the orangutans of Borneo scattered throughout the island of Borneo.
5. DNA analysis concluded that orangutans share 97% genetic similarity with humans, making it easy going from orangutan disease transmission to humans or vice versa (zoonosis).
6.Orangutan Sumatra using 54 types of tools to obtain insects or honey and 20 tool for open and prepare the fruit. An estimated 65% of Sumatran orangutans use tools to eat.
7. Sumatran orangutans are more social than the Borneo Orangutan
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