Hominids (family hominidae)
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Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus)
The Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) is one of only two species of orangutan, which together are the only species of great apes to be…
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Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii)
Orangutan means 'person of the forest' and this Asian ape is indeed truly arboreal. Recent genetic evidence has led to the re-classification…
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Bonobo (Pan paniscus)
Together with the chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes), the bonobo (Pan paniscus) is man's closest living relative. Although a similar size to…
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Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes)
Along with the pygmy chimp or bonobo (Pan paniscus), the chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) is the closest living relative to humans and is…
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Western gorilla (Gorilla gorilla)
The gorilla is a heavily built primate and is the largest of the living apes. Until recently it was considered a single species, but DNA…
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Eastern gorilla (Gorilla beringei)
The largest of the living apes, the gorilla has a characteristically heavy body shape and shaggy dark coat. Until recently it was considered…