Are orangutans aggressive to humans?

Orangutans are less aggressive than other primate species, mostly due to their social structures. Male orangutans form temporary groups, especially during mating, but don’t participate in raising their offspring. read more

Attacks by orangutans on humans are virtually unheard of; contrast this to the chimpanzee whose aggression towards each other and humans is well documented. This aggression can manifest itself even in chimps that have been lovingly cared for by humans in captivity. read more

Only humans have a more intensive relationship with their mothers. Primatologists believe that orangutans have such long “childhoods” because there is so much that they need to learn before they can live alone successfully” Life in the Trees. Orangutans are the largest arboreal animal on the planet. read more