How Much Does an Orangutan Weigh?

Adult male orangutans weigh between 50 and 100 kilograms (110 to 220 pounds), females weigh less, around 30 to 50 kilograms.

How Much Does an Orangutan Weigh?

Interesting fact: Orangutans are the largest arboreal mammals and are native to Southeast Asia.

The answer: Adult male orangutans weigh between 50 and 100 kilograms (110 to 220 pounds), females weigh less, around 30 to 50 kilograms.

Orangutans live mostly in trees and have long arms for swinging. Males are significantly larger than females. Their weight supports their arboreal lifestyle and diet of fruits and leaves.