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Orangutans are one of the most intelligent and gentle primates in the world, known for their ability to form strong bonds with other animals and humans alike.
Recently, amateur photographer Anil Prabhakar captured a touching encounter between a forest warden and an orangutan in Borneo, showing the world just how kind and empathetic these animals can be.
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In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at this encounter and the work of the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation in protecting these gentle giants and their habitats.
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The Encounter Between the Forest Warden and the Orangutan:
While on a safari with friends, photographer Anil Prabhakar stumbled upon a forest warden who was waving snakes out of a river. As he was about to take a picture, an orangutan reached out his hand to the man in what appeared to be an attempt to help.
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The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation:
The forest warden who participated in this encounter is a member of the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the habitat of orangutans in Borneo. With over 400 employees, the Foundation is currently caring for over 650 orangutans, working to protect their habitats from the rapid deforestation taking place in the region.
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Despite this, the photograph quickly went viral, capturing the hearts of people around the world.
The Foundation’s website states that by protecting orangutans in their natural habitats, other plants and animals are also fully protected. The workers of the organization are also trying to clear rivers of snakes, which pose a serious threat to orangutans, and teach these animals to be alert to the danger in the wild.
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According to Prabhakar, the forest warden declined the orangutan’s offer, saying that he did not want to touch a wild animal he was unfamiliar with.
With the help of rubber snakes, staff help orphan orangutans learn to be aware of the presence of snakes in the wild.
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Conclusion:
The encounter between the forest warden and the orangutan in Borneo is a powerful reminder of the intelligence, kindness, and empathy of these gentle giants. Through the work of organizations like the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation, we can help to protect these animals and their habitats, ensuring that they will continue to thrive for generations to come.
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