Sumatran Orangutans: Master Builders from Infancy

These baby primates start nest-building early, perfecting their skills over years

While human infants are still mastering basic motor skills at six months old, baby orangutans are already embarking on their journey to become expert engineers. These young primates engage in the complex task of building nests high in the tree canopy, showcasing an impressive blend of innate curiosity and learned behavior.

Orangutans devote years of prac…