Monday, August 11, 2008

Orangutan Sanctuary - Kuching, Malaysia


These primates rock! And the babies are the cutest little things. And this is coming from someone who generally loves all primates, right Jennie?

Sorry, Gibbons and Macaques: Orangutans are cooler than you! Chimps: you are still freaking awesome though!

A mama and her baby, chilling before the feeding time. They are amazing!

Chilling with some bananas and sugar canes. A simple, sweet life!

The big alpha male, Archie. He can rip your arms out of your socket, without even trying. Don't mess with Archie!

We also learned that Archie is a glutton, and isn't into sharing his food. He was pretty much alone while on the feeding platform, except for his woman and little baby, and even they kept their distance.

Archie, a.k.a. Sasquatch, making his get away into the jungle. The tree went on to bend about half way under his weight, allowing his to grab the next tree effortlessly. Smart guy!

Mama number 2 and her baby. They chilled right above us for a good 20 minutes looking at us, kissing each other, and generally having a good time. We later learned from a guide, that this particular mama has taken a liking to grabbing people's belongings, looking for food. One woman got her pack, and her shirt, ripped right off her. Yikes!

Seriously, how cute?

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