An ape of northern Sumatra that moves through trees using its long arms.
It has long reddish hair and arms that are more muscular than its legs.
Sumatran Orangutan conservation combines forest protection with preparation of rescued animals for release. After health assessment and care, suitable individuals gradually meet similar-aged companions.
SOCP’s forest school encourages climbing, foraging and nest building. Health, agility and natural behaviours inform decisions about release readiness.
At Jantho, staff follow released animals from morning nest departure to evening nest construction and patrol wider areas to document dispersal and habitat use. Habitat conversion and capture remain threats.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.
Logging, agricultural conversion and capture for pets threaten Sumatran Orangutans. Conservation includes habitat protection, patrols, rehabilitation and post-release monitoring.