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An Orangutan is a large long armed ape inhabiting the forest of Java and Sumatra. The word is of Malay origin meaning 'man of the woods'

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Orangutan is a word originating from Malay and Indonesian languages, meaning "person of the forest" or "forest man." It is used to refer to the large apes native to Indonesia and Malaysia.

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What does the name orangutan mean?

The name orangutan come from Malay and Indonesian. The name mean person of the forest.


What is a a female orangutan called?

A female orangutan is called \"orangutan\", just like the male.


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