Driving To The Banana Store

Orangutan driving a golf cart. Credit: Clayton Collins – Source: YouTube

Now this is not something you see everyday. Going bananas, literally! So, buckle up and prepare to be taken away in this video above of an orangutan driving a golf cart. This footage is where the natural world merge with the charm of human invention!

Let’s take a closer look at these cute primates…

Physical Features Of The Oragutan

Size & Strength

Males Orangutans can be 4.5 feet in height. They weigh 200 pounds! Meanwhile, females are smaller.
Their size and muscular build give them the ability to move through the thick rainforest. They use their long arms to swing from branch to branch.

Orangutan’s Facial Features

Adult male orangutans are recognised by their facial flanges. These are large, bony growths on either side of their faces. Furthermore, these flanges are a visual indicator of their maturity and age!
Orangutans also have cheek pads. These are fatty deposits positioned on either side of their faces.

Hands, Feet, & Long Hair

Orangutans have hands and feet perfectly suited for life in the trees. Additionally, their hands have long, strong fingers and opposable thumbs, which gives them the ability to grip objects. These hands are important part for the activity of foraging and building nests.
Their feet are also shaped for climbing. Their feet have long, curved toes and flexible joints which give a firm grip on tree branches.
Orangutans have long, reddish-brown hair that serves as insulation against the damp and cool conditions of the rainforest.

Wrap Up

Overall, these amazing creatures are nature’s wonderful design. Furthermore, from their size and strength to their unique facial features and adaptations for life in the trees! Orangutang’s continue to amaze us with their beauty and intelligence.

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Kiah is a Capetonian, fascinated by how each animal plays a significant part within our ecosystem, forming a bubble of life. As a nature lover and wave chaser, she finds solace in the waves and serenity in the great outdoors.

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