Orangutans are the largest tree-dwelling mammals and the most solitary of the great apes. The three species—Bornean, Sumatran, and Tapanuli—are critically endangered due to habitat loss.
Spark your thinking!
1. Set up your science mini spark recording page: #24: Orangutan Lessons
2. Watch this TED ED video and take notes on your recording page.
3. Read this fact page from World Wildlife and read this article about about protecting orangutans. Create fact page on your recording sheet with information from the two sources.
4. Read this journal from scientist who photographed orangutans in 2022. Write down the main lessons on your recording page.
5. Share your science mini spark recording page with your teacher/EY coordinator.
Jane Goodall is a scientist who is helping endangered animals. Check out the Jane Goodall Badge at the EY Website.