Archived Going ape: new orangutan species identified in Sumatra (reuters.com)
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Archived Going ape: new orangutan species identified in Sumatra (reuters.com)
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[–] derram 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
https://archive.is/dH6V4 | :
'That would bring to seven the number of great ape species worldwide aside from people, alongside Africa’s eastern and western gorillas, chimpanzees and bonobos. '
'Researchers said on Thursday these orangutans boast genetic, skeletal and tooth differences from the two other species of orangutan, meriting recognition as a unique third species. '
'WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Scientists have identified a new species of great ape on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, finding that a small population of orangutans inhabiting its Batang Toru forest merits recognition as the third species of these shaggy reddish tree dwellers. '
'In addition to genetic differences from the other species, the researchers said the skeleton of a Tapanuli orangutan that died after being wounded by villagers showed differences in tooth and skull shape. '
'They have labeled the species the Tapanuli orangutan, with the scientific name Pongo tapanuliensis.“There are no more than 800 individuals remaining across three fragmented forest areas,” said conservation biologist Matthew Nowak of the Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme. '
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[–] realGeorgeSoros ago
Another attempt to define a subgroup as an endangered species and halt human progress, no doubt. Just wait for the lawyers to get involved.
[–] Halstan 2 points -1 points 1 point (+1|-2) ago
This should be posted on v/niggers
[–] gabara 2 points 5 points 7 points (+7|-2) ago
What a horrible thing to say about orangutans!
[–] gabara 2 points -2 points 0 points (+0|-2) ago
It's made of coffee?