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The Tapanuli orangutan (''Pongo tapanuliensis'') is a distinct species of orangutan found exclusively in the forests of the [[Batang Toru Ecosystem]] in North Sumatra, Indonesia. The geographic distribution of the Tapanuli orangutan is notably restricted, encompassing an area of approximately 1,000 square kilometers, making it one of the most geographically constrained great ape species (Meijaard et al. 2021). Tapanuli orangutans are classified as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List of threatened species (Nowak et al. 2023). This designation highlights the severity of the threats facing the species and the urgency required for conservation efforts. It has been estimated that fewer than 800 Tapanuli orangutans persist in the wild (Wich et al. 2019).

The Tapanuli orangutan (''Pongo tapanuliensis'') is a distinct species of orangutan found exclusively in the forests of the [[Batang Toru Ecosystem]] in North Sumatra, Indonesia. The geographic distribution of the Tapanuli orangutan is notably restricted, encompassing an area of approximately 1,000 square kilometers, making it one of the most geographically constrained great ape species (Meijaard et al. 2021). Tapanuli orangutans are classified as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List of threatened species (Nowak et al. 2023). This designation highlights the severity of the threats facing the species and the urgency required for conservation efforts. It has been estimated that fewer than 800 Tapanuli orangutans persist in the wild (Wich et al. 2019).

 

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