Baby orang-utans cling to the belly of their for the first few weeks of their lives. When baby orang-utans reach the age of two & are strong enough, they swing between branches themselves using their long arms. However, they still hold the hand of their mother as they do so to be on the safe side. Schleich manufacture amazingly wonderful accurate models of all sorts of animals, including this Young Orangutan model. This Schleich Young Orangutan model has been beautifully hand painted to give wonderful role play to children & also makes a great collectors item for the nature enthusiast.