Pongo pygmaeus, Orang utan
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Pongo pygmaeus, Orang utan
This glorious orang utan was shot by naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace in the mid-1800s
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Archipelago Bornean Orangutan Borneo Collect Epitheria Eutheria Great Ape Haplorhini Hominid Hominidae Hominoid Hominoidea Indonesia Indonesian Malay Mammalia Orang Utan Orangutan Placental Mammal Ponginae
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This stunning black-and-white photograph captures the captivating presence of Pongo pygmaeus, the Bornean Orangutan, as it was documented by the renowned naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace in the mid-1800s. Wallace, a British explorer and biologist, is best known for his co-discovery of the principle of evolution through natural selection, alongside Charles Darwin. However, his extensive travels through the Malay Archipelago, particularly in Borneo, also yielded invaluable insights into the natural world, including this remarkable image of the Bornean Orangutan. Orangutans are the world's largest tree-climbing mammals and are native to the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra in Indonesia and Malaysia. They are part of the great ape family, Hominoidea, and are the only species in the genus Pongo. This Orangutan is a member of the Hominidae family, which also includes humans, chimpanzees, and gorillas. The Bornean Orangutan, with its distinctive reddish-brown fur, is a placental mammal, meaning it nourishes its young with milk produced in its mammary glands. It is also a haplorhine primate, which means it has a simple nose, unlike the more complex noses of prosimians. This Orangutan is a hominoid, a primate that is similar to humans in its anatomy and behavior. This photograph is a testament to the rich biodiversity of Asia and the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world. It is a reminder of the remarkable discoveries that can be made through exploration and scientific inquiry, and the need to continue protecting the habitats of endangered species like the Bornean Orangutan.
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