Physical appearance
Humans are generally taller and heavier than orangutans. Orangutans typically stand between 3 and 5 feet tall and weigh between 50 and 150 pounds, while humans can range in height from 4 to 7 feet and weigh anywhere from 100 to 400 pounds.
Orangutans have longer arms and shorter legs than humans. This is an adaptation that helps them to climb trees, where they spend most of their time. Humans, on the other hand, have longer legs and shorter arms, which helps them to walk upright.
Humans have smaller eyes and mouths than orangutans. This is because humans rely more on sight and sound to gather information about their surroundings, while orangutans rely more on smell.
Diet
Humans are omnivores, which means that they eat both plants and animals. Orangutans are predominantly vegetarian, meaning that they eat mostly plants. However, orangutans will occasionally eat insects or small animals if they are available.
Social behavior
Humans are social animals that live in groups. Orangutans, on the other hand, are more solitary animals and typically live alone or in small family groups.
Humans communicate with each other using a complex language that includes words, gestures, and facial expressions. Orangutans communicate with each other using a variety of vocalizations, gestures, and facial expressions.
Reproduction
Humans give birth to single offspring, called babies. Orangutans give birth to single offspring, called infants, about every five years. Human babies are born helpless and require a lot of care from their parents, while orangutan infants are more independent and can start to climb trees on their own at an early age.
Intelligence
Humans are considered to be one of the most intelligent species on Earth. Orangutans are also very intelligent animals, and they are known for their tool-making abilities.
Lifespan
Humans typically live for 70 to 90 years in the wild. Orangutans typically live for 30 to 50 years in the wild.