Orangutan 🦧

Usage snapshot:

• Used in content written with the Common script; suitable for UI labels and body text.
• Appears in the Unicode block Supplemental Symbols and Pictographs.

History & usage: This emoji shows an orangutan. Official name: ORANGUTAN. The name has no hard or soft sign or accent tokens, so it reads as a single unit without internal diacritic markers. In typography and iconography, single-word animal names signal a straightforward pictorial reference and keep the image legible at small sizes. Practical usages flow from its form and context: in educational primers and field guides, it helps learners identify the creature in diagrams and captions; in scholarly editions and archival transcription, it can mark notes about wildlife illustration or ethnographic art; in social media and UI labels, it serves as a warm, recognizable reaction or emoji in posts about nature, travel, or conservation campaigns. It matters that the symbol is part of the Extended Pictographic family when used in historical or specialized displays. Across platforms, provide descriptive alt text and ensure color contrast for accessibility.

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