Great Ape Collection (#2)

Mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei beringei) baby sticking out tongue, Volcanoes National Park / Parc National des Volcans, Rwanda

Forlorn gaze of Orangutan
USA, California, San Diego, Forlorn gaze of Orangutan

Face portrait of male Eastern chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii), Kibale National Park, Uganda

Portrait of male silverback Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) showing his teeth, member of Nyakagezi group. Mgahinga National Park, Uganda

Infant Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes troglodytes), aged 7 months, clinging onto its mother, Conkouati-Douli National Park, Republic of Congo, Africa

Female chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes troglodytes) portrait. Yoko, age 35 years, is the dominant female of the group, Conkouati-Douli National Park, Republic of Congo, Africa

Male Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes troglodytes) trying to catch fallen fruits using stick as a tool, Conkouati-Douli National Park, Republic of Congo, Africa

Bornean Orang-utan juvenile (Pongo pygmaeus wurmbii), Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) male silverback from Sabyinyo group, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, July

Bonobo (Pan paniscus) baby in tree, Democratic Republic of Congo

Chimpanzee female (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) sleeping in a nest built in a tree, Kibale National Park, Uganda, January

Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei), dominant silverback in forest clearing. Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Tapanuli Orangutan (Pongo tapanuliensis) Beti, juvenile female approximate age 6 years, playing with mother, Beta, Batang Toru Forest, Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Project

Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) male, Gunung Palung National Park, Borneo

Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) female next to infant, Gunung Leuser National Park, Indonesia, UNESCO World Heritage site, November

Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) female moving between lianas, Gunung Leuser National Park, UNESCO World Heritage site, November

Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) baby in tree, Tanjung Puting National Park, Borneo-Kalimatan, Indonesia, endangered species

Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) mother and babies, Tanjung Puting National Park, Borneo-Kalimatan, Indonesia, endangered species

Young Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) in trees, Tanjung Puting National Park, Borneo-Kalimatan, Indonesia

RF- Orang utan (Pongo pygmaeus) head portrait of dominant male and first orangutan in world to cataracts operated on with eyesight restored

Male Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei) eating vegetation, Rwanda, Central Africa

Western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) twin babies age 45 days sleeping on mothers chest, captive, occurs in Central Africa. Critically endangered

Mother and baby Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) in trees Tanjung Puting National Park, Borneo-Kalimatan, Indonesia, endangered species

Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) female carrying baby on her back, member of Humba group, Virunga National Park, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa, Critically endangered

Native Orangutan in Bako National Park, Kuching, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) infant playing on lobelia plant, Kuryama group, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Endangered

Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei) juvenile, aged 15 months, hanging from branch, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda, Africa. Critically endangered

Mountain gorilla (Gorilla gorilla beringei) silverback, head portrait, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda, Africa. Critically endangered

Orangutan, Pongo, native to Borneo and Sumatra

Page 73. Orang Outang copied from a young animal exhibited in Dublin, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670027 Page 73. Orang Outang copied from a young animal exhibited in Dublin, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Orangutan, Pongo, native to Borneo and Sumatra

Lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla) mother and young in forest, Loango National Park, Gabon. January

Close up of hands of a Bornean Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus), Tanjung Puting National Park, Borneo

Dominant male Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes troglodytes) walking in the mangrove, with female carrying her infant, Conkouati-Douli National Park, Republic of Congo, Africa

Female Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes troglodytes) climbing in trees carrying her infant, Conkouati-Douli National Park, Republic of Congo, Africa

Infant Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes troglodytes) climbing in tree, Conkouati-Douli National Park, Republic of Congo, Africa

Dominant male Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes troglodytes) in the mangrove, with female and infant vocalising, Conkouati-Douli National Park, Republic of Congo, Africa

Gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) sub adult male feeding on vegetation, close up. Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, Africa

Asia, China, Tacheng, Young Yunnan Black Snub-Nosed Monkey

Asia, China, Tacheng, Yunnan Black Snub-Nosed monkeys, Adult and Young

Portrait of male silverback Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) feeding. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda, Africa

Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) male vocalising in tree, Kibale National Park, Uganda, Africa

Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei) mother with one month baby feeding in tree. Member of Katwe group. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda, Africa

Mountain gorilla (Gorilla berengei), aggressive young male from Titus Group, Visoke, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, August

Bonobo (Pan paniscus) in tree, Mpelu group, Malebo, Democratic Republic of Congo

Chimpanzee juvenile (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) in a tree. Kibale National Park, Uganda. January

Chimpanzee male (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) sleeping on the forest floor with feet up, Kibale National Park, Uganda. January

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The great ape, a fascinating creature that has captivated scientists and researchers for centuries. From the intricate mapping of its brain in the sensory homunculus to the study of ancient hominid crania, such as Australopithecus afarensis (AL 288-1) famously known as Lucy, these primates have left an indelible mark on our understanding of evolution. Intriguingly, the motor homunculus reveals how their brains control movement, showcasing their remarkable dexterity and agility, and is through studies like these that we gain insights into our own human capabilities. Delving into history, we find intriguing depictions like the 1874 Monkey Darwin cartoon by Faustin which humorously portrays our connection with these intelligent creatures. Additionally, Homo neanderthalensis in action at Swanscombe, UK showcases another branch of our evolutionary tree. Moving closer to present times, we are drawn to breathtaking portraits like that of a Bornean Orangutan female from Tanjung Puting reserve or Chimanuka - an Eastern lowland gorilla climbing trees with grace and strength. These images remind us of their undeniable beauty and power. Furthermore, observing silverbacks like Gihishamwotsi displaying dominance among mountain gorillas in Virungas National Park brings us face-to-face with their complex social structures and behaviors. As we explore this vast world filled with diverse species including humans and great apes alike, it becomes clear that each step forward is built upon previous discoveries. Hominid reconstructions in chronological order serve as a visual timeline highlighting our shared ancestry and reminding us of how far we have come. Whether it be studying ancient fossils or admiring magnificent creatures in their natural habitats today; the great apes continue to ignite curiosity within us all, and are not just subjects for scientific research but also reminders of our interconnectedness with nature itself.