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Orangutan Uses Toothbrush, Brushes Teeth to Keep Mouth Fresh

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    Animals are just like us — they care about plaque buildup and minty breath, too! According to the Daily Mail U.K., an orangutan at the Tanjung Puting National Park in Borneo, Indonesia, loves staying fresh by brushing her teeth.

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    34-year-old Siswi has a morning routine like most humans, brushing her teeth between sleepy yawns. The orangutan brushes often, so visitors usually spot her with a mouth full of foam.

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    Watching Siswi in action reminds many visitors how similar primates and humans can be. While genetics may be part of the reason for this, the animals are also quick to pick up on human traits.

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    The photographer of these candid snaps, Jurgen Freund, believes that the primates at this National Park pick up behaviors from the numerous visitors.

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    "Tourists visit these remote places in river boats, and as much as we ogle at them, they learn and imitate our behaviors in the most uncanny manner," Freund shared with the Daily Mail U.K.

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    Next: Awkward Family Pet ... Monkeys?!

    We don't know who was brushing their teeth in front of the orangutan exhibit, but it is amusing to learn the animals are picking up good hygiene habits.

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Phil Smith

Main page photo looked like Kim K.

November 20 2012 at 6:25 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
ntdaven

He uses it because of the toothpaste flavor folks....get real. It's an animal.

November 20 2012 at 5:14 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
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yea..ok

LMAO XD

November 20 2012 at 6:27 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
oujoou

That is ONE beautiful animal. :)

November 20 2012 at 4:35 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
doggydik

but can it use toilet paper? (the real test)

November 20 2012 at 4:35 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Janice

I just love animals. They never cease to amaze me. I wish they'd give this guy a new toothbrush and some Crest Optic White. He'd have the brightest smile in the zoo. lol

November 20 2012 at 4:31 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
rawkstar4179

"The photographer of these candid snaps, Jurgen Freund, believes that the primates at this National Park pick up behaviors from the numerous visitors."

Um, how many of these visitors are standing at the orang area when they decide "Hmm, my breath isn't as fresh as it could be ... I should brush my teeth *RIGHT NOW*!!"

November 20 2012 at 4:22 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
gregoryaicm

even me. good job

November 20 2012 at 4:19 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
sylvabugg2

The orangutan has better dental hygiene than some humans!

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