Azy | ||
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Details | Azy was born at the National Zoo and was the first surviving offspring of Atjeh (Junior) and Pensi. He was hand-reared with Bonnie at the Rio Grande Zoo in San Antonia, TX. He returned to the National Zoo with Bonnie in December of 1991. | |
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 |