Orangutan Orphans Learn to Climb
Clip: Season 39 Episode 5 | 3m 9sVideo has Closed Captions
Orphan orangutans receive a special lesson from their human carers.
Many young orangutans do not survive in the wild after being released from human care because they often lack the skills needed to survive in the canopy. Conservationist Dr. Signe Preuschoft had an idea to teach these young orangutans to climb.
Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, Kathy...
Orangutan Orphans Learn to Climb
Clip: Season 39 Episode 5 | 3m 9sVideo has Closed Captions
Many young orangutans do not survive in the wild after being released from human care because they often lack the skills needed to survive in the canopy. Conservationist Dr. Signe Preuschoft had an idea to teach these young orangutans to climb.
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