🦧
Orangutan Emoji
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Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+1F9A7 1F9A7 |
Emoji Name | orangutan |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 12.0March 2019 |
Category | |
Keywords | orangutanapemonkey |
🦧 Meaning and Explanation
The 🦧 emoji depicts an orangutan, a great ape native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra.
It is characterized by its reddish-brown fur and long, powerful arms.
This emoji is commonly associated with wildlife, rainforests, conservation efforts, and sometimes with intelligence or a gentle nature.
It can be used to refer to the animal itself, discussions about endangered species, or topics related to nature and biodiversity.
🦧 How to Use
This emoji is commonly used in contexts related to animals, nature, and conservation.
- To talk about orangutans: Use it when discussing the animal, its habitat, or its behavior.
- For wildlife and nature: It can signify rainforests, biodiversity, or the natural world.
- For conservation efforts: Use it when talking about protecting endangered species, deforestation, or environmental awareness.
- To express a gentle or thoughtful demeanor: Sometimes used metaphorically to describe someone with these traits.
🦧 Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| 🌍 Global | Great ape, rainforest animal, conservation | Universally recognized as a distinct primate species. |
| 🌳 Environmental Context | Endangered species, deforestation, biodiversity | Often used in campaigns and discussions about environmental protection. |
| 🐒 Primate Family | Intelligence, gentle nature | Seen as intelligent and sometimes solitary creatures. |
Common Misunderstandings of 🦧
Confusing with other apes
While it's a great ape, it's distinct from gorillas (🦍) or chimpanzees ( chimpanzee emoji is not available, but 🐒 for monkey is often used as a generic primate).
Tip: Use it specifically when referring to orangutans to avoid confusion with other primates.
Overlooking its endangered status
Some might use it without realizing the critical conservation status of orangutans.
Tip: If discussing conservation, pair it with text that highlights their endangered status, e.g., "Help save the 🦧."