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Oedipus

Orangutans are the primates with the longest observed lactation. It can even reach up to 8 years of age, which results in a very low reproduction rate for the species. A female will have a maximum of 3 to 4 offspring in her lifetime and can have a life expectancy of up to 45 to 50 years.

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Date Taken: 05.2021
Date Uploaded: 07.2021
Photo Location: Spain
Copyright: © Pedro Jarque Krebs