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The Sumatran Orangutan (Pongo abelii) is the rarer of the two species of orangutans. Living and endemic to Sumatra island of Indonesia, they are smaller than the Bornean Orangutan. The Sumatran Orangutan grows to about 4.6 feet tall and 200 pounds in males. Females are smaller, averaging 3 feet and 100 pounds.
Compared to the Bornean Orangutan, the Sumatran Orangutans possess a lighter and longer pelage, a longer face, a smaller stature, and flanges that are covered in small white hairs.
Wild Sumatran Orangutans in the Suaq Balimbing swamp have been observed using tools. An orangutan will break off a tree branch that’s about a foot long, snap off the twigs and fray one end. It then will use the stick to dig in tree holes for termites. They’ll also use the stick to poke a bees nest wall, move it around and catch the honey. In addition, orangutans use tools to eat fruit. When the fruit of the Neesia tree ripens, its hard, ridged husk softens until it falls open. Inside are seeds that the orangutans love, but they are surrounded by fiberglass-like hairs that are painful if eaten. A Neesia-eating orangutan will select a five-inch stick, strip off its bark, and then carefully collect the hairs with it. Once the fruit is safe, the ape will eat the seeds using the stick or its fingers. Although similar swamps can be found in Borneo, wild Bornean Orangutans have not been seen using these types of tools.
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TsipiLevin
Wow, beautiful capture!
Deidre Cripwell
Those eyes are so soulful. Beautiful capture
vanesse
he looks like a happy fellow!
you caught him on a good day!!
Phil Threlfall
Stunning beauty in this Lisa
Julie Langford
OMG – how fantastic is this – What an awesome shot Lisa. Wow
cherylc1
incredible capture
Cheri McEachin
Lovely lisa, the colors and the tones are fabulous—the clarity is da bomb!
Anne Smyth
lovely image and the clarity color textures silky hair are all wonderful but the expression takes it all!
Craig Harris
Lisa this is a fantastic shot, pin sharp, the colours are brilliant and you have captured the moment perfectly. Well done.
Gary Beeler
Looks like a lot of intelligence in that beautful gaze.
Jan Cartwright
Awesome! Love that expression and your shot is simply perfect!
Daniela Weil
Beautiful capture Lisa!
eltotton
This is a beautiful shot of this guy. Wonderful capture.
ECGardner
How beautiful… You really captured wonderful curiosity in her eyes and a great expression. Well done, Lisa.
ApeArt
how very sweet
KarDanCreations
wow, fantastic capture. what an expression… ;-)
Steve Bullock
Wow.. where was this taken?
Lisa G. Putman replied
Zoo photo! Memphis, TN. I don’t have much opportunity being a big city girl and broke at the moment. But, if I get money to travel, look out…LOL…maybe one day!
tamoopy
I love Orangutans and this is such an amazing photo, as are your others!
Michelle Boyer
Fantastic capture!
bobbymcleod
super detail on this one. love how you’ve filled the frame lisa!
LjMaxx
You have captured wonderful emotion in these images & I applaud you..
Geri Bragg
love this !
kevint
This is kool too!!
amarica
Outstanding
Globalphotos
Stunning shot, instant fav :))
AnaCBStudio
beautiful details…great shot!
Andrew S
Beautiful…...........
BarbBarcikKeith
What a great expression!! Funny, but I’m waiting for the “bubble” from bubble gum to show up!!
Lisa G. Putman replied
How funny, Barb, she could be about to blow a bubble…maybe I work on that…LOL…
amarica
Pucker up, he wants a kiss. Love the colors and the face, great capture Lisa
Cory Frantz
spectacular image! well shot.
Marnie Kirkness
stunning! Well framed.
kcranmer
Ohhhhh he looks like he’s puckering up, very sweet capture!
aphoto4you
FANTASTIC!!!!
meltaylor
Your work is amazing!
mel
greenfrog153
Awwwwwwwww, beautiful capture Lisa.
Birgitta
How cute is this?!!
Heheheh…
a terrific shot too. :)
amjaywed
This is fantastic!
carol brandt
Absolutely beautiful. I like the way you get in close. The colour of the orangutan’s coat is brilliant. Fantastic detail, beautiful framing around the face with the light highlighting the lighter bits. A stunning image.
Antanas
superb catch…....
Robyn Carter
Expression is fantastic ;)
Rosalie Scanlon
Wonderful expression, very sharp focus, great image.
Ryan Piercey
Wonderful shot.. He looks very interested in what you’re doing.. lol
Nikki Collier
Fantastic shot!!!!!!!!!!!
Craig Hender
Brilliant. The detail and colour are superb.
AngelArtist
Very excellent
Elana Bailey
A fantastic capture. Your portfolio is excellent.
shanmclean
sooo much character in this shot. great job!
erikzhong
I love this Orang Utan.. very nice, Lisa
julie08
Fantastic:)
Ken Boxsell
Absolutely perfect.
Stephie Butler
Oh what a capture….all your work is amazing…
tigerwings
This is Great…Such an amusing photo…Excellent!
bobbymcleod
brill title! love the whitish hair around the mouth…gives it a ‘grandfatherly’ look!
DawsonImages
Gerat card, and a great animal portrait
TracySmith
what a fantastic shot
mc27
absolutely great!!
Skye Ryan-Evans
What a classic expression! These very endangered animals are far too precious for us to lose. Orangutans makes such fun photo subjects too! Beautiful shot, Lisa and a very informative write-up. ~ Skye
SilverVisionz
Seriously amazing portrait!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nic Relton
Excellent expression!
Nature's Realm
beautiful work…stunning – Dennis
Sue Cullumber
Lisa – gorgeous shot of this beautiful Orang. Love your stuff! Sue
Colleen Battis...
this is a perfect capture :)
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lorilee
What a beautiful animal – a gorgeous image!!!!
bubbleblue
Wow, excellent.
Deborah Benoit
I love these fabulous creatures. The eyes you have capture so well. I feel the energy. Great job!!
Tanya Bright
Stunning shot.