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I just started a new subreddit: r/thegreatapes ! I was wondering if anyone here would be interested in joining. Thanks in advance to anyone who does!

I recently watched a documentary that claimed orangutans are the only animals capable of ripping open and dissecting humans out of curiosity. However, when I tried to look up more information, I couldn’t find anything to support this. Can someone confirm whether this is true or just a myth?

I’ve always assumed that flanged males were simply the most mature and dominant in their environment, much like the role of silverbacks among gorillas. But apparently the actual reason for these males developing flanges stil remains unknown? It’s interesting that flanged males seem able to suppress the flange development in unflanged males, although unflanged males can still develop them even with a flanged male around. All males, it seems, have the potential to develop flanges. Unflanged males are still able to bear offsprings too, though I've read somewhere that females have a preference to mate with the flanged males.

Some suggest it might be tied to testosterone levels, yet the exact mechanism or trigger remains a mystery. I'm curious if the somehow males actually choose to develop flanges when they feel they’ve reached a certain level of maturity or dominance? Have there been any recent studies exploring this possibility, or new insights on what triggers this development? Any additional information would be appreciated, I’d love to deepen my understanding of this!

I recently fell in love with orangutans and I'd hate to live in a world without them. I plan to adopt and I've downloaded an app called "PalmOil Scan" so I can try my best to avoid unethically sourced palm oil. Aside from that what can the average person do? Volunteering seems really cool and I'm not sure if I can!

Suma

They're adorable and awesome and testament to nature and the power of evolution and primates as a whole.

That's all!

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