Orangutans

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A wild orangutan used a medicinal plant to treat a wound, scientists say

WASHINGTON (AP) — An orangutan appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a tropical plant— the latest example of how some animals attempt to soothe their own ills with remedies found in the wild, scientists reported Thursday.

https://apnews.com/article/orangutan-medicinal-plant-self-medicate-68d4e94359ac95eaa873c64349d4abb7?

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Denver's best dad

Berani loves to hand-feed Cerah. Photo: Denver Zoo When Nias, a Sumatran orangutan at the Denver Zoo, died suddenly in her sleep from heart complications in 2020, her mate Berani swung into action to care for their then 2-year-old, Cerah, Axios Denver's Alayna Alvarez writes. Why it matters: The 31-year-old "Mr. Mom" has taken on a role unheard of for his critically endangered species. In the wild, raising offspring is the full responsibility of females. ❤️ What they're saying: "This doesn't happen," Denver zookeeper Cindy Cossaboon, who's worked with Sumatran orangutans for 25 years, tells Axios. "To have this male being the sole caregiver of this young female orangutan is just amazing." Photo: Denver Zoo Happy Father's Day to Berani and all the other dads out there.

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‘Cries of delight’ as Sumatran orangutan filmed using canopy bridge to cross road for first time

The critically endangered Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time using a canopy bridge to cross a road.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/25/first-footage-endangered-sumatran-orangutan-using-canopy-bridge-cross-road-hope-species-aoe?