Bornean Orangutan Collection (page 2)

Male Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) with full cheek pads, Semenggoh Rehabilitation Center, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Bornean orangutan C016 / 6223
Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus). This specimen was collected by Alfred Russell Wallace and is held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Bornean orangutan C016 / 6155
Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus). This specimen was collected by Alfred Russell Wallace and is held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Bornean orangutan C016 / 6111
Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Bornean orangutan C016 / 6110
Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus). This specimen was collected by Alfred Russell Wallace and is held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Orangutan skull, artwork C016 / 5549
Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) skull. Pencil and ink drawing by Henrik Gronvold (1858-1940) from Notes on Anthropoid Apes (1904) by Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild

Bornean orangutan, 19th century C013 / 6436
Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus). This artwork is Plate 10 from a volume of Le Regne Animal (1817, The Animal Kingdom) by French naturalist and zoologist Georges Cuvier (1769-1832)

Pongo pygmaeus, Orang utan
This glorious orang utan was shot by naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace in the mid-1800s

Pongo pygmaeus, orangutan and Gorilla gorilla, western goril

Pongo pygmaeus, bornean orangutan
A specimen of Pongo pygmaeus, bornean orangutan

Pongo pygmaeus, orang-outang
The muscles of the Pongo pygmaeus from Orang-Outang sive Homo Sylvestris: or, The Anatomy of a Pygmie Compared with That of a Monkey, an Ape, and a Man by Edward Tyson, 1699

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The Bornean orangutan, scientifically known as Pongo pygmaeus, is a fascinating species that captivates the hearts of all who encounter them. With their expressive faces and gentle nature, these magnificent creatures are truly a sight to behold. In the lush Tanjung Puting reserve, one can witness the enchanting beauty of a female Bornean orangutan up close. Her face portrait reveals wisdom and serenity etched into her features, reminding us of the deep connection between humans and primates. As we explore further into this magical realm, we come across an adorable juvenile Bornean orangutan in Danum Valley's Sabah region. This youngling swings gracefully through trees in its natural habitat, showcasing its innate agility and curiosity. Tanjung Puting National Park becomes a sanctuary for mother orangutans nurturing their precious babies. The bond between them is unbreakable as they navigate treetops with ease while teaching their offspring essential survival skills. A dominant male emerges from the foliage at Camp Leakey within Tanjung Puting reserve. His head portrait exudes strength and authority as he proudly represents his species' resilience in the face of adversity. Central Kalimantan's Tanjung Puting National Park provides refuge for countless Bornean orangutans like no other place on Earth. Here, amidst towering trees and vibrant vegetation, these incredible beings find solace in their natural habitat. A close-up shot captures the hands of a Bornean Orangutan at Tanjung Puting National Park – powerful yet delicate appendages that mirror our own human hands. It serves as a poignant reminder of our shared evolutionary history with these remarkable creatures. In an unexpected twist from centuries past, an 18th-century Dutch couple shares wine with a Bornean orangutan at their dining table—a testament to humanity's long-standing fascination with these intelligent animals throughout history.