The orangutan is an animal which is supposed to be the closest relation to humans. The word orangutan is Indonesian. Ask your teacher to help you research what the word is literally in Indonesian. Then follow the links to learn more about this gentle animal. This site is terrific with lots of information.
Orangutans make up an endangered species.
There is a national park for orangutans where they can be protected. This is another site where there is even more you can find out about orangutans, more facts on their habitat, environment, growth and so on. Go to this site and discover what the encounter is.