Orangutans can be very fast in the trees if they need to be! Here, Adib in the soft-release programme demonstrates foraging, climbing and the use of his every-which-way hips and hands-like-feet! He can even break a branch in a matter of seconds, a reminder of the strength of this wonderful species. #orangutanbehaviour #maleorangutan #rainforest #orangutanconservation #apebehaviour #ape #conservation #conservationcharity #reintroduction #lamandauwildlifereserve #orangutan_foundation #indonesia |

While wild orangutans in the rainforests of Borneo feed on a remarkable variety of plant life, they also endure unpredictable cycles of feast and famine. Erin Vogel of Rutgers University explains how research on these primates’ diet and health may help us to better understand the evolution of early human diets, as well as provide insight into today’s global obesity epidemic. | American Museum of Natural History