New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Summary World Orangutan Day highlights the conservation of orangutans, focusing on threats like habitat destruction.

Charles Darwin's encounters with an orangutan named Jenny in 1838 played a crucial role in shaping his evolutionary theories.

Observing Jenny's human-like emotions and behaviors, Darwin proposed that humans and apes share common ancestors, a theory that remains debated today.

August 19 marks World Orangutan Day every year. The day focuses on the conservation of orangutans and their natural habitat, raising awareness about the threats they face, such as habitat destruction and the illegal pet trade.

According to the Orangutan Conservancy, the word orangutan comes from the Malay words "Orang," meanin...