Orangutans, Borneo
A Buffoonery of OrangutansPerhaps my favorite of the wildlife group names — a buffoonery of orangutans. The term buffoonery comes from old perceptions of orangutans as comical or clownish due to their expressive faces, gangly limbs, and slow, deliberate movements that can appear exaggerated or humorous to human observers. In reality, orangutans are deeply intelligent, solitary primates with complex behaviors and problem-solving skills. Photographed in Indonesian Borneo. To get a buffoonery t-shirt, baby bodysuit or coffee mug, visit specieslimited.com. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 190mm) ISO 800, f/4.5 at 1/80th of a second.