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Pongo Pygmaeus

Definition: Pongo pygmaeus, commonly known as the Bornean orangutan, is a species of great apes native to the island of Borneo. It is characterized by its reddish-brown fur and long arms.

Sense 1: Noun

Usage: The Pongo pygmaeus is critically endangered due to deforestation and poaching.

Example Sentence: Conservation efforts are underway to protect the habitats of Pongo pygmaeus.

Sense 2: Adjective

Usage: Bornean rainforests provide the Pongo pygmaeus population with suitable ecological conditions.

Example Sentence: The Pongo pygmaeus conservation center aims to rehabilitate and release injured or orphaned orangutans.

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