Orangutan

The Orangutan is one of the species of talking apes living in the Whispy Woods. The three species of orangutan are the only great apes native to Asia and live on the islands of Borneo (Pongo pygmaeus) and Sumatra (Pongo abelii and Pongo tapanuliensis). Orangutans are the most arboreal of the great apes and spend most of their time in trees. Their hair is reddish-brown, instead of the brown or black hair typical of chimpanzees and gorillas.

In the novel, orangutans are depicted as peaceful and wise creatures, but are strong, agile fighters.