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Pongo abelii

Like all mammals, orangutans have taste buds on their tongues. Most animals rely on these receptors to determine what they can and cannot eat. Typically, bitter, unripe fruit can be toxic, so most animals stay away from them. But orangutans eat them. They can also eat soil rich in minerals that apparently help neutralize the toxins. This critically endangered animal lives in the country Sumatra. They weigh between 60 to 200 pounds. The diet consists of figs, leaves, flowers, bark, and insects. I don't orangutans are solitary except for females with their offspring. Juveniles stay with the mother until they are nine or 10 years old. They spent some of this time learning how to survive, and the rest of it playing.