Orangutans Behave Very Similarly to Humans in Terms of Socialization and Sleeping, Claims New Study In a new study, ...

Sumatran orangutans sleep in intricately built nests high in the trees. They skilfully weave twigs, leaves, and branches daily to create these comfy beds. The craftsmanship takes years to hone, so ...

Each evening, before turning in for the night, orangutans “make their beds,” building leafy nests of twigs and foliage to ...

It turns out that orangutans are no different."If an orangutan does not get enough sleep, it does what any sleep-deprived human would do: It climbs into bed, lies down and takes a nap," says Alison ...

Anybody who has ever struggled to get enough sleep knows just how much in life can interfere with our rest, and just how ...

Researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior (MPI-AB) and the University of Konstanz in Germany, working with ...

“For people, even a short nap can have significant restorative effects,” noted the researchers. “It’s possible that these ...

The orangutans' nests are generally built between 11 and 20 meters off the ground, and are built entirely from branches, sticks, and leaves.

Orangutans devote years of practice to nest building, an essential skill for life in the treetops. Sumatran orangutans start learning the skill at as young as 6 months old, a new study finds.

A survey of orangutan nests, coupled with a statistical analysis of habitat changes, indicates that more than 100,000 animals were lost in the last 16 years. It is a dramatic drop for the animals ...

A survey of orangutan nests, coupled with a statistical analysis of habitat changes, indicates that more than 100,000 animals were lost in the last 16 years.

A study of orangutan nests suggests that the great apes might possess sophisticated knowledge of nest-building techniques, and like some birds, might possess engineering expertise.