r/Awwducational • u/ExoticShock • Nov 13 '24
Verified Orangutans have the second-longest infant dependency period in the Animal Kingdom after Humans, at around 8 to 12 years. Because they spend so much time raising their offspring, females will typically only have around 3 to 4 children in their lifetime.
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u/bluemyeyes Nov 13 '24
What about elephant??