It's not often that you can get this close to an Orangutan; at least not in the UK? This example was very calm and just sat there with not much to say.

Apparently the name Orangutan in Malay means 'person'. When I was a child it was widely believed to mean. 'Old man of the forest? Who knows the truth? Maybe some of our friends in Malaysia or Indonesia have the answers? :)

My camera gear:-

Canon EOS 70 D Camera
Sigma 30 mm Lens

My entry for #animalphotography initiated by Hive account@juliank

Those of you with keen observation skills may spot some clues in the photograph, as to why this statuesque 'Orangutan' is in Britain?

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