Orangutan

The Orangutan is considered a great ape and the heaviest of tree-dwelling primates.

 It spends most of its life traveling from tree to tree in a jungle's canopy. 

An orangutan has an arm span of over 7 feet from fingertip to fingertip. 

It is amazingly dexterous, using both hands and feet to climb, grip tools, gather food, and eat.

 Young Orangutans learn most of what they need to survive from their mothers. 

They ride on her body, sleep in her nest, and stay with her until the age of seven.

 With the long learning curve of their young, orangutans give birth once every 7-9 years. 

An orangutan makes a new sleeping platform every night

 by weaving together a variety of branches. 

Orangutans need vast stretches of forests to exist and can live 50 years.  

These amazing apes provide models for human behavior and the evolution of intelligent species.  

 The Orangutan reminds you of your powerful bond to nature

 and how it can significantly impact your health. 

Enjoy time outdoors breathing the fresh air and soaking in the sun.

 Whether you pitch a tent or take a walk in the park, 

you will feel more grounded and at peace when you make these kinds of connections to the earth.  (S. Finelli)