Orangutan fact file video

 

 

This video fact file introduces learners to one of the world’s most intelligent and threatened great apes, exploring their behaviour, habitat and unique adaptations for life in the rainforest canopy. The resource highlights key features such as their powerful arms, incredible problem-solving abilities and largely solitary lifestyle. Learners discover what orangutans eat, how they move through the forest, and how they raise their young, building an understanding of their role in maintaining healthy rainforest ecosystems.

The fact file also explains why orangutans are critically endangered, with threats such as deforestation, habitat fragmentation and illegal wildlife trade placing huge pressure on wild populations. The resource encourages learners to consider how sustainable palm oil, habitat protection and conservation programmes can help safeguard the future of orangutans. It offers an excellent springboard for discussions about rainforest conservation and human responsibility.

Learning Outcomes:

• Learn key facts about orangutan behaviour, diet and adaptations

• Understand why orangutans are critically endangered and what threatens their survival

• Recognise the importance of rainforest habitats and the species that depend on them

• Explore how conservation actions, including sustainable palm oil, help protect orangutans

Curriculum Links:

• Science: Adaptation, ecosystems, life cycles, endangered species

• Geography: Rainforest habitats, human impact, global environmental issues

• Citizenship: Ethical choices, conservation action, sustainability

• English: Comprehending and summarising factual information