Indonesia - Monkeys & Orangutans

The orangutans of Borneo are rapidly disappearing and proboscis monkeys are endemic to Borneo and we were able to see both up close and personal. I hope the photos give you at least a little sense of the adventure to see these creatures.

When no orangutan was at the feeding station, this ratufa affinis squirrel entertained us by sneaking onto the feeding platform.
IndoMonk Orang Borneo Indonesia Squirrel Tanjung Putin National Park
And sneaking away with a banana.
IndoMonk Orang Boneo Indonesia Squirrel Tanjung Putin National Park
We were thrilled to watch these big creatures move so agilely from tree to tree.
IndoMonk Orang Borneo Indonesia Orangutans Tanjung Putin National Park
Borneo has lost over 100,000 orangutans since 2000.
IndoMonk Orang Boneo Indonesia Orangutans Tanjung Putin National Park
They are an endangered species because of deforestation and palm oil production.
IndoMonk Orang Borneo Indonesia Orangutans Tanjung Putin National Park
The future is "ughly" for these primates.
IndoMonk Orang Borneo Indonesia Orangutans Tanjung Putin National Park
After photographing the orangutans at the feeding station we cruised the river to find this fellow in the wild.
IndoMonk Orang Boneo Indonesia Orangutans Tanjung Putin National Park
Another young orangutan in the wild.
IndoMonk Orang Borneo Indonesia Orangutans Tanjung Putin National Park
And as this big fellow indicates, we hope the future of orangutans in Borneo will be OK.
IndoMonk Orang Boneo Indonesia Orangutans Tanjung Putin National Park

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Indonesia - Monkeys & Orangutans