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Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus
Borean Orangutan - This longhaired red ape is one of two subspecies of orangutan. The other is the Sumatran Orangutan from the Asian island of Sumatra. It has extremely long arms that are used to move through the trees. Generally the male orangutan lives solitary. Females with young may form small groups. Feeding usually occurs at small, scattered sources and a single day may be spent feeding at one site. Endangered (SSP) due to habitat destruction and the pet trade
Lowland and hilly tropical rain forest
The Lowry Park Zoo
Spotted on Nov 25, 2011
Submitted on Nov 27, 2011
10 Comments
Thanks Verleen!
Great photo!
Chicquita, Wow! Bet that really was an experience you wouldn't forget!
I could have watched these guys/gals (taking photos and video taping) all day. Also the Male Borean Orangutan is so incredible looking. He was having a nap, as you can see in video.
A 127kg old orangutan (he's been chipped) blocked my way in the wild 10 years ago, something that you never forget ...
It is my favourite animal. I used to go to the orangutan rehabilitation in Tj Puting, Kalimantan. Love them.
Notice the small differences in their faces between Sumatran and Kalimantan orangutan.
Thank you, Satyen!
Lovely spotting.
Thanks CJulen for your nice comment!
Great pictures and videos!