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Two Great ApesRead the chart to compare orangutans with gorillas. Then answer the questions.

THEME: RAIN FOREST SKILL: READING A CHART

Orangutan Gorilla

Location Southeast Asia Western and central Africa

Habitat Tropical forests Tropical forests

Fur color Orange, reddish brown Dark brown and black

Average weight

Males: 200–250 pounds Females: 100–150 pounds

Males: 400–500 pounds Females: 150–200 pounds

Did you know?

Long, strong arms and short legs help orangutans move from tree to tree to gather food.

Gorillas that live in cooler climates have longer fur to keep them warm.

1. Are orangutans found in Asia or Africa?

2. Which animal weighs more?

3. True or false: Some male orangutans weigh more than twice as much as some female orangutans.

4. Why do some gorillas have longer fur than others?

5. What is the same about orangutans and gorillas?

Bonus Orangutans and gorillas are in danger of becoming extinct. Should humans help them? Explain your answer on the back of this page.

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