Table of ContentsIntroductionWhat is an orangutan?How do orangutans act?The history of orangutans and humansOrangutans and cultureOrangutans and conservationConclusionAuthor BioPublisherIntroductionThe orangutan is probably one of the more fascinating apes in existence. Less people know a lot about it compared to animals like the chimpanzee and the gorilla, but they certainly have their own charms.A red ape with very long arms, the orangutan looks kind of silly. But it has intelligence that surpasses its appearance, and has fascinated scientists and storytellers alike for centuries.