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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Some nests, particularly those made by older and more experienced orangutans, feature pillows, linings, blankets, and sometimes even a roof fashioned from broad leaves—and all must be well ...

Counting orangutan nests, whether aerial or on the ground, presents many challenges. Though considered more effective than a ground survey as it can cover a larger area in a shorter span of time, ...

Much like humans, wild orangutans sleep in beds - known as “nests” - which provide a safe place for resting. Every night, an adult orangutan will settle in a spot high up in the rainforest canopy.