orangutan

Presents the results of a ten-year study of orangutans, providing a scientific history of the great apes, a description of their physical characteristics, and information about their natural habitat and behavior patterns; and includes a look at the rehabilitation operations at Camp Leakey and Wanariset.

Provides information about orangutans through a look at Elok, a baby orangutan born at the Memphis Zoo, examining Elok's early life, his parents, and orangutan characteristics and behaviors; and discusses how zoos can help prevent orangutan extinction.

Discusses the habitat, physical characteristics, lifestyle, and feeding and mating habits of orangutans, with chapters on their history, legends, and life in the zoo.

Provides information about orangutans and their habitat.

Describes the physical characteristics, classification, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of orangutans.

Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of orangutans, as well as the threats they face and efforts to protect them. Includes glossary and suggestions for related activities.

Introduction to orangutans and the reasons that their numbers have been declining.

An account of a young woman's experience in the jungles of Borneo, living with orangutans, researching their habits, and protecting them from poachers.

Fourteen-year-old Taylor, still dealing with the fact that she is a clone produced by the same company that funds the orangutan reserve which is her home on the island of Borneo, flees with her younger brother and Uncle, the reserve's mascot, when the reserve is attacked.