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Ponginae

primate subfamily
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The term "Ponginae" refers to a subfamily within the ape superfamily (Hominoidea). This subfamily specifically includes the orangutans. Historically, orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, and bonobos were grouped into a family called Pongidae. However, modern classification places all these great apes, along with humans, into the family Hominidae due to their close evolutionary relationship. Within Hominidae, orangutans are now in their own subfamily, Ponginae, while gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, and humans are in the subfamily Homininae.123

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