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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment

Orangutan orphans in Borneo – in pictures

Orangutan orphans: The one-year old gets a wash
Bathtime at the orangutan orphanage Photograph: Suzi Eszterhas/Minden Pictures/Solent News
Orangutan orphans: Drying off
Peek-a-boo! The orphans are encouraged to play with their carers Photograph: Suzi Eszterhas/Minden Pictures/Solent News
Orangutan orphans: A basketful of youngsters
A basketful of freshly laundered youngsters Photograph: Suzi Eszterhas/Minden Pictures/Solent News
Orangutan orphans: The caretaker bottle-feeds the infant
Being an orangutan baby is thirsty work. The orphans have a special bond with their human surrogates Photograph: Suzi Eszterhas/Minden Pictures/Solent News
Orangutan orphans: The orphans develop a special bond with their caretakers
A baby enjoys getting to grips with a little forest exploration, an essential part of its development Photograph: Suzi Eszterhas/Minden Pictures/Solent News
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