Tombak

Uploaded: September 25, 2015 | Entered: September 25, 2015 09:22:32

Description

Orangutans are very endangered in the wild. They are found on only two islands in Southeast Asia, Borneo and Sumatra. These tree-dwelling apes are the only greater apes found in all of Asia. Orangutans are extremely intelligent and are known for making and using tools in the wild.

The Memphis Zoo is home to three Sumatran orangutans, one male “Tombak”and two females “Chickie” and “Jahe.”

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D Mark II

Comments

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 25, 2015

Awwww...what's not to love...at a distance! lol Fantastic clarity, comp and over all presentation, a fave for me fore sure!! Like the info too Candace! #1638308

John Connolly September 25, 2015

What a delightful close up portrait Candace! A marvelous capture of this endangered species! #11377963

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe September 25, 2015 1

A beautiful candid ( both as a portrait and honest facial expression) portrait, Candace. This, to me, is optical poetry. #11377991

Mary L. Olson level-deluxe September 25, 2015

Charming, Candace. Great capture. #11378077

Jill Odice level-classic September 26, 2015

What a wonderful face ! He has so much character! #11378323

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 27, 2015

Gorgeous capture of this beautiful Orangutan. Hope they will breed in captivity. #11378691

Jeffrey R. Bange October 01, 2015

Awesome capture Candace of this beautiful Orangutan with outstanding detail of the face, I only wish our zoo in New York had one. #11380902

frank w. degenhardt October 17, 2015

A beautiful look. Congratulations on the Staff Favorite Candace. #11386655

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