Species: Sumatran Orangutan - Pongo Abelii | Location: Gunung Leuser National Park, Indonesia
By Gita Defoe
Spending some time with this mom and baby was one of the highlights of my trip to Sumatra. Watching the interaction between them brought me to tears, they have such a special bond, the closest in the mammal world.
About The Photographer
Gita is a portrait photographer, an animal and nature lover and has a passion for traveling. She was born in Indonesia and moved to Canada in her 20’s. Currently residing in Burlington, Ontario.
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