SOCIAL INTERACTIONS BETWEEN ORANGUTANS AND OTHER SPECIES

SOCIAL INTERACTIONS BETWEEN ORANGUTANS AND OTHER SPECIES

Do you remember the story of Sally and her little furry friend? That simple story actually opens a wider window into our understanding of orangutan social behaviour. Although orangutans are often described as semi-solitary primates, they still possess both the need and the ability to engage in social interactions. Not only with their own kind, but also with other species. Most primate species are social animals. In orangutans, the semi-solitary …