The name 'Orang-utan' comes from the malay orang hutan meaning 'man of the forest'.
The name 'Orang-utan' comes from the malay orang hutan meaning 'man of the forest'.
Taronga Conservation Society Australia is committed to conservation but it is you that can make the greatest difference to support wildlife and their habitats.
As the world's population increases and our lifestyles change, we are using more of the world's natural resources. This is not sustainable. There are many things you can do each day to Take Action to prevent further animals and plants being lost forever as a result of how we live.
Its easy! Recycle your mobile phone to help save Gorilla habitat or become an eco-friendly gardener to encourage native wildlife to your garden - there are so many ways to get involved.