is-the-primate-vid-cute:awed-frog:Borneo: a biologist is working, looking for snakes in a pond. Oran
is-the-primate-vid-cute:awed-frog:Borneo: a biologist is working, looking for snakes in a pond. Orangutan thinks the man is stuck, reaches out a hand to help him climb to safety. CUTE! This encounter took place on a safari organized by Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS), the same organization that runs orangutan jungle school. While the orangutans of this area are wild, they are also somewhat used to seeing humans in their forests so this orangutan is likely somewhat habituated to human presence. The photo was taken in a way that is perfectly ethical: the photographer kept a safe distance and the biologist being offered a helping hand exited the swamp opposite the orangutan, politely declining ape assistance. The entire encounter lasted only a few minutes, and this is a great snapshot of the moment. -- source link