Playing with peers is a crucial part of growing up—so crucial that orangutan mothers will go out of their way to arrange playdates for their young, according to a 15-year study of wild Bornean orangutans.
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October 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Orangutan mothers seek out playmates for their young
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