Why do orangutans have long hair?
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Why do orangutans have long hair?
Orangutan Life:
While some apes like chimps and gorillas form complex societies with frequent interactions, orangutans in southeast Asia are happier to live solitary lives. They spend almost all their lives in the treetops, eating fruit, leaves, and insects.
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View this answerOrangutans have long hair for several reasons. The first reason is that it is easier for them to stay retain heat with longer hair, so that they have...
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