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Do orangutans go grey?

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The oldest orangutan I've ever met is 30 years old and I didn't see the color changing of his hair. However, A friend of mine, he is a wildlife veterinarian, saw orangutan in a zoo who his hair was partially going grey (from the root to the middle of the hair). read more

However, A friend of mine, he is a wildlife veterinarian, saw orangutan in a zoo who his hair was partially going grey (from the root to the middle of the hair). After a closer look, the color changing happened was not because the age of that orangutan but because a lack of certain substance (deficiency). read more

Best Answer: Grey hair happens when the pigment in the hair folicle deteriorates and is replaced by air. Given this definition, then yes, most mammals have this happen as they age including humans and orangutans, but like humans, orangutans will vary greatly at the rate and age they turn"grey". read more

Generally, no. Most orangutans get their protein in the form of insects, mostly termites and ants. However, scientists have observe five different orangutans in Sumatra catching and eating meat. One female orangutan named Yet has been observed catching meet three times. So it’s rare, but it does happen. read more

Centres and sanctuaries which encourage contact with the Orangutans should be a no go as this discourages natural behaviour in the apes meaning they would struggle should they ever be released, and there is a much higher risk of illness spreading from human to orangutan. read more

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