Young orangutans seem much like human toddlers: amiable, endearing, lovable. But unlike human kids, when their mothers say no, they don’t whine and argue. Orangutan mothers teach their young how to ...
Every year on August 19, the world observes International Orangutan Day to raise awareness about the urgent need to protect one of our closest living relatives in the animal kingdom. This day reminds ...
In our Meet Milwaukee's Animals series, we speak to an animal caretaker each month to share the stats and stories that make some of our favorite animals so ...
Orangutan mothers will teach their young to forage for food — then cut them off when they are old enough to know better, new research shows. By Nicholas Bakalar Young orangutans seem much like human ...