The orange-reddish brown colored fur of the orangutan is a result of sunlight reflecting off their fur. In the shade, their tan skin absorbs the light so you only see the dark skin underneath.

Does orangutan mean orange man?

Orangutan means “man of the forest” in Malay and Indonesian languages where it written as Orang-utan.

What Colour are orangutans?

Hair & Coloration. Orangutan coloration can vary greatly between dark-brown and pale reddish-orange but is most often reddish-orange in color.