Junior
Details Atjeh is also affectionately known as Junior. He was born at the National Zoo on April 2, 1966. He is the offspring of Archie, a Sumatran, and Jennie, a Bornean. He sired 6 surviving offspring at the National Zoo. Six were with Pensi and 1 with Bonnie. He has since been vasectomized. The Species Survival Plan for Orangs decided that it was best to avoid breeding hybrid animals, in the interest of preserving the species as it occurs in nature.
Species Orang utan - Pongo Pygmaeus
Range Remote areas of two Indonesian islands, Sumatra and Borneo.
Habitat Undisturbed rain forests to 1524 m. (5,000 ft.).
Social Structure Most solitary of higher primates. Adult males usually live alone; adult females may live with 1 to 3 young who remain with their mother for 6 to 7 years.
Behavior Tree dwelling. During the day they travel in search of seasonally fruiting trees. Build nests in trees where they sleep at night.
Voice About 16 different vocalizations.
Diet Prefer fruit; also eat leaves, bark, vines, & insects.
Size Males, up to 1.3 m. (4.5 ft.), 73 kg. (160 lb.)
Lifespan 59 years in zoos.
Status Endangered