Species: Orangutan | Location: Seplock Nature Reserve, Malaysia
As a hobby photo enthusiast and total wildlife geek, I strive to shoot for the emotions expressed by the animals I see.
I was moved by the tenderness and devoted attention this mother shares with her baby. The baby responds by holding the mother's ear and placing his hand over hers. It is a moment of shared security. One can almost hear the mother cooing to her baby.
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