“Secret Lives of Orangutans” is a Netflix documentary hosted by David Attenborough.
The orangutan, the largest and most formidable tree-dwelling animal, often spends its entire life without ever touching the ground. The name “orangutan” translates to “person of the forest,” highlighting their tender, attentive nature and their close kinship with humans.
Once predominantly found on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, only a few thousand orangutans remain today. They find refuge in the northern Suaq region, a small stretch of swamp forest, where around 200 of these majestic creatures live under the vigilant gaze of scientists.
Within this habitat, orangutans have established a deeply social community, adept at using tools and fostering familial bonds that closely resemble those of humans. Remarkably, their diet includes over 300 types of food. “Secret Lives of Orangutans” offers a rare opportunity to closely observe a family of orangutans and witness their development, marked by a heartwarming event: the birth of a baby orangutan, which transforms the dynamics of the entire family.
Thanks to drone technology, we can now observe these fascinating animals in ways that were unimaginable just a few decades ago. “Secret Lives of Orangutans” is a meticulously crafted, passionate, and unhurried exploration of the lives of these endearing creatures, whose numbers are sadly dwindling.
Enjoy this captivating journey.
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