The name 'Orangutan' comes from the Malay words 'Orang', which means 'Person', and 'Hutan', which means 'Forest'. So the name orangutan literally means 'Person of the Forest (Men of the Forest). The orangutan is the largest arboreal animal in the world, which means that it is a tree-climbing animal. It has evolved for life in the trees with both hands and feet being adapted for gripping branches. Although arboreal, male orangutans have been known to spend between 4 and 5 hours on the forest floor. Unlike their close relatives, the chimpanzees and gorillas, orangutans do not live in large social or family groups. Orangutans are serni-solitary animals. Adult males are usually found alone and adult females are generally accompanied by one or two offspring. Adolescent orangutans are the most sociable, spending up to half of their time in small groups (between 2 and 5 individuals).
Meet at the hotel or entrance outside of the kota kinabalu ports for transfer to the tuaran that is about 50 minutes drive from Kota Kinabalu City. Upon arrival, register and watch the video show of the Orang Utan Reserve at the Nature Resort Club. A Nature Club staff will conduct a short briefing upon arrival and thereafter, proceed for the nature walk and the chance of a close encounter with the Orang Utan. Have an opportunity to learn and understand the Orang Utan habitat, witness their feeding and to snap photos with these largest arboreal animal. They are among the most intelligent primates and use a variety of sophisticated tools, also making sleeping nests each night from branches and foliage. Their hair is typically reddish-brown, instead of the brown or black hair typical of other great apes. Depart Rasa Ria back to your hotel or to kota kinabalu ports.
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