Baby of the Forest

By David Lazar

On 28 August 2007

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Baby of the Forest

"Man of the forest" translates to "orangutan" in the Malay language. He is losing the ecological battle of survival in the rainforests of Sumatra and Borneo.

This one was shot in Borneo, Sabah, at the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary. Rehabilitated orangutans (orphans, injured etc.) are eventually let back into the forest and have the option of coming to a feeding platform twice a day for bananas and a milky formula. This is where you can catch these amazing creatures - this one is a baby hanging around on the ropes which lead them through the jungle to the feeding platform. They are extremely nimble, as they leave in the tree tops (the only member of the great apes family to live in the trees).

5 Responses

  • judy fouse

    On 10 January 2008 judy fouse gave props:

    What a great story. And nimble doesn't begin to describe him. Wow

  • Will Burrard-Lucas

    On 19 January 2008 Will Burrard-Lucas gave props:

    I love it!

  • Laurie Search

    On 12 March 2008 Laurie Search gave props:

    What an amazing capture!

  • Ben Collins

    On 8 July 2008 Ben Collins gave props:

    Favorite!

  • Melissa Ott

    On 4 August 2008 Melissa Ott gave props:

    aww haha I love him

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