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Orangutan Collection (#5)

Orangutans, the gentle giants of Borneo, captivate our hearts with their endearing portraits

Background imageOrangutan Collection: A young Orangutan hugs a Tree Kangaroo at London Zoo in 1927 (b / w photo)

A young Orangutan hugs a Tree Kangaroo at London Zoo in 1927 (b / w photo)
3550629 A young Orangutan hugs a Tree Kangaroo at London Zoo in 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Ourang-Outangs at the Jardin des Plantes, Paris (engraving)

Ourang-Outangs at the Jardin des Plantes, Paris (engraving)
3637888 Ourang-Outangs at the Jardin des Plantes, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ourang-Outangs at the Jardin des Plantes, Paris)

Background imageOrangutan Collection: 'He came crashing heavily down through the branches'(engraving)

"He came crashing heavily down through the branches"(engraving)
2780978 " He came crashing heavily down through the branches" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Aventures D Un Gamin De Paris (engraving)

Aventures D Un Gamin De Paris (engraving)
2783070 Aventures D Un Gamin De Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aventures D Un Gamin De Paris)

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Orangutan, 1836 (chalk, brush, watercolour)

Orangutan, 1836 (chalk, brush, watercolour)
986105 Orangutan, 1836 (chalk, brush, watercolour) by Travies, Edouard (1809-1876); 17x10.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Orangutan)

Background imageOrangutan Collection: The Orang-Utan (colour litho)

The Orang-Utan (colour litho)
960692 The Orang-Utan (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Orang-Utan. Illustration for A Handbook to the Primates by Henry Forbes (Edward Lloyd)

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Orangutan, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)

Orangutan, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999471 Orangutan, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Background imageOrangutan Collection: L Orang-Outang du docteur Abel preparant son lit (engraving)

L Orang-Outang du docteur Abel preparant son lit (engraving)
3645341 L Orang-Outang du docteur Abel preparant son lit (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Orang-Outang du docteur Abel preparant son lit)

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Animals and plants of the islands of Southern Asia (colour litho)

Animals and plants of the islands of Southern Asia (colour litho)
3101063 Animals and plants of the islands of Southern Asia (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals and plants of the islands of Southern Asia)

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Orang-Outang de Borneo, simia satyrus (engraving)

Orang-Outang de Borneo, simia satyrus (engraving)
2789807 Orang-Outang de Borneo, simia satyrus (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orang-Outang de Borneo, simia satyrus)

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Orang-Utan (colour litho)

Orang-Utan (colour litho)
668691 Orang-Utan (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orang-Utan); © Look and Learn

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Orang Outang and Gorilla

Orang Outang and Gorilla
LLM457028 Orang Outang and Gorilla by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orang Outang and Gorilla)

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Jacob Orong-outang shapes a piece of wire into a tool to make a way out of his cage (litho)

Jacob Orong-outang shapes a piece of wire into a tool to make a way out of his cage (litho)
5198315 Jacob Orong-outang shapes a piece of wire into a tool to make a way out of his cage (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Pongo (Orangutan) (coloured engraving)

Pongo (Orangutan) (coloured engraving)
976014 Pongo (Orangutan) (coloured engraving) by Pretre, Jean Gabriel (fl.1800-40) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pongo (Orangutan).); © Look and Learn

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Maurice

Maurice
WildKay

Background imageOrangutan Collection: don't be sad my friend

don't be sad my friend
Hendra Yudhiarto M

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Apes for Mates

Apes for Mates
Hugh Wilkinson

Background imageOrangutan Collection: THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR

THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR
Antje Wenner-Braun

Background imageOrangutan Collection: AFTER A PLAYFUL DAY (ORANG-UTAN BABY)

AFTER A PLAYFUL DAY (ORANG-UTAN BABY)
Antje Wenner-Braun

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Male Orangutan China

Male Orangutan China
James G Pelton

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Louie, the young Orangutan from Flamingo Park Zoo giving 6 year old Janice Barnes of

Louie, the young Orangutan from Flamingo Park Zoo giving 6 year old Janice Barnes of Preston, a special hug for Christmas

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Orangutan, laying on grass in hot weather, Chester Zoo, 20th May 1989

Orangutan, laying on grass in hot weather, Chester Zoo, 20th May 1989

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Zoo Keeper Julian Buffery swing from the bars in the Orang-u-tan House at Chessington Zoo

Zoo Keeper Julian Buffery swing from the bars in the Orang-u-tan House at Chessington Zoo as Tuan a 9 year old male looks on. 11th June 1976

Background imageOrangutan Collection: A baby Orang-utan at London Zoo March 1984

A baby Orang-utan at London Zoo March 1984

Background imageOrangutan Collection: A baby orang-utan at London Zoo March 1984

A baby orang-utan at London Zoo March 1984

Background imageOrangutan Collection: A baby orang-utan at London Zoo march 1984

A baby orang-utan at London Zoo march 1984

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Orangutan eating a ice lolly - June 1976

Orangutan eating a ice lolly - June 1976

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Dudley Zoos Orang Utan Annie is camera shy - she will go to any length to stop

Dudley Zoos Orang Utan Annie is camera shy - she will go to any length to stop the zoos visitors snapping her as she demonstrates in the pix by trying to hide in a cardboard carton several sizes too

Background imageOrangutan Collection: David Attenborough with orangutan and her baby at London Zoo, Friday 2nd April 1982

David Attenborough with orangutan and her baby at London Zoo, Friday 2nd April 1982

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Orangutan having water poured on its head

Orangutan having water poured on its head

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Orangoutang, from Quadrupeds series (N41) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1890

Orangoutang, from Quadrupeds series (N41) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1890

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Wallaces Orang Utan

Wallaces Orang Utan
Pongo pygmaeus, bornean orangutan specimen. An Alfred Russel Wallace specimen

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Paris Zoo - Monkeys

Paris Zoo - Monkeys
Jardin dAcclimatation, Paris, France -- a range of monkeys, including Orangutan and Chimpanzee, with the monkey house at the centre. Date: circa 1850s

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Tapanuli Orangutan (Pongo tapanuliensis). Togus, adult flanged male. Batang Toru Forest

Tapanuli Orangutan (Pongo tapanuliensis). Togus, adult flanged male. Batang Toru Forest, Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Project, North Sumatran Province, Indonesia

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Picture No. 12479199

Picture No. 12479199
Decorator Crab - aka Orangutan Crab, on sand Date:

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) mother and baby, Tanjung Puting National Park

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

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) adult male, Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Reintroduction Project

Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) adult male, Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Reintroduction Project, Central Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Orang utan (Pongo pygmaeus) head portrait of dominant male Richie, Semengoh Nature reserve

Orang utan (Pongo pygmaeus) head portrait of dominant male Richie, Semengoh Nature reserve, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia, Endangered

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Orang utan (Pongo pygmaeus) portrait, swinging, Semengoh Nature reserve, Sarawak

Orang utan (Pongo pygmaeus) portrait, swinging, Semengoh Nature reserve, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia, Endangered

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Juvenile female Bornean Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) called Betsy (daughter of Beth)

Juvenile female Bornean Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) called Betsy (daughter of Beth) hanging from vine, Gunung Palung NP, Borneo

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Orangutan primate 1894

Orangutan primate 1894
A Hand-book to the Primates by Henry O. Forbes - London 1894

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Two Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) infants, aged 4 years, playing together, Tanjung

Two Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) infants, aged 4 years, playing together, Tanjung Puting National Park, Indonesia

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) sub-adult playing with infant sibling, aged 3 years

Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) sub-adult playing with infant sibling, aged 3 years, Tanjung Puting National Park, Indonesia

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Adult male Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) in rainforest canopy, Gunung Palung National Park

Adult male Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) in rainforest canopy, Gunung Palung National Park, Borneo, West Kalimantan, Indonesia

Background imageOrangutan Collection: RF - Young Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) in tree. Tanjung Puting National Park

RF - Young Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) in tree. Tanjung Puting National Park, Borneo-Kalimatan, Indonesia. Endangered species

Background imageOrangutan Collection: Indonesia, Borneo, Kalimantan. Female orangutan with baby at Tanjung Puting National Park

Indonesia, Borneo, Kalimantan. Female orangutan with baby at Tanjung Puting National Park. Credit as: Jim Zuckerman / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont




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Orangutans, the gentle giants of Borneo, captivate our hearts with their endearing portraits. In one frame, we witness the tender bond between a mother and her baby orangutan as they gaze into each other's eyes. The love and protection radiating from the mother's face is undeniable, showcasing the remarkable maternal instincts of these incredible creatures. At Semengoh Nature Reserve in Sarawak, we are introduced to an adorable baby orangutan whose innocent expression melts our hearts. With its wide-eyed wonder and curious nature, this little one embodies the essence of youth and exploration. In Tanjung Puting Reserve, a female Bornean Orangutan graces us with her captivating presence. Her serene face tells tales of wisdom acquired through years spent navigating the lush rainforests that serve as their home. It serves as a reminder of how vital it is to protect these precious habitats for future generations. Sandy, a beloved female Orang Utan born on April 29th, 1982, sits gracefully while cradling two young ones in her arms. This image showcases not only Sandy's nurturing spirit but also highlights the importance of conservation efforts in preserving these magnificent creatures' natural habitat. As we venture into Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Sarawak, Malaysia - an oasis dedicated to rehabilitating orphaned orangutans - we witness firsthand their tireless commitment to ensuring these primates thrive once more. These centers play a crucial role in safeguarding their future by providing them with care and support until they can be reintroduced back into the wild. Even beyond Borneo's borders lies Singapore Zoo where a baby orangutan curiously observes its surroundings. This tiny explorer represents hope for conservationists worldwide who work tirelessly to protect these endangered species from extinction. Let us cherish every glimpse into the lives of orangutans captured within these frames – reminders that it is our responsibility to safeguard their future.