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Female Orang Utan (Pongo pygmaeus) [Sandy, born 29.04.82] sitting, holding two young. One [Samboja, born 09.06.05] is her own offspring, the other [Dayang, born 01.12.05] was rejected by its birth mother, and so this female has adopted it
![Female Orang Utan (Pongo pygmaeus) [Sandy, born 29.04.82] sitting, holding two young. One [Samboja, born 09.06.05] is her own offspring, the other [Dayang, born 01.12.05] was rejected by its birth mother, and so this female has adopted it](/p/729/female-orang-utan-pongo-pygmaeus-sandy-15230428.jpg.webp "Female Orang Utan (Pongo pygmaeus) [Sandy, born 29.04.82] sitting, holding two young. One [Samboja, born 09.06.05] is her own offspring, the other [Dayang, born 01.12.05] was rejected by its birth mother, and so this female has adopted it")
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Female Orang Utan (Pongo pygmaeus) [Sandy, born 29.04.82] sitting, holding two young. One [Samboja, born 09.06.05] is her own offspring, the other [Dayang, born 01.12.05] was rejected by its birth mother, and so this female has adopted it
Female Orang Utan (Pongo pygmaeus) [Sandy, born 29.04.82] sitting, holding two young. One [Samboja, born 09.06.05] is her own offspring, the other [Dayang, born 01.12.05] was rejected by its birth mother, and so this female has adopted it. Captive, Netherlands
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Double the Love - Sandy, the Supermom Orangutan, Cuddles Her Adorable Adopted Baby!
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. In this heartwarming snapshot captured by photographer Edwin Giesbers, we witness a truly extraordinary display of maternal love and compassion. Meet Sandy, a remarkable female orangutan born on April 29th, 1982. With her gentle eyes and wise demeanor, she sits gracefully while cradling not one but two young ones in her arms. The first little bundle of joy is Samboja, born on June 9th, 2005 - Sandy's very own offspring. The second precious baby is Dayang, born on December 1st of the same year. Sadly, Dayang was rejected by her birth mother for reasons unknown to us humans. But fear not! Our incredible heroine Sandy stepped in without hesitation and adopted this adorable orphan as her own. As you gaze at this image taken in a captive environment in the Netherlands, you can't help but be overwhelmed by the affectionate bond between these three orangutans. Their behavior speaks volumes about their intelligence and emotional capacity. With their endangered status weighing heavily upon our hearts, it's moments like these that remind us why preserving these magnificent creatures' habitats is crucial for future generations to experience such heart-melting scenes firsthand. So let's celebrate families of all shapes and sizes - even those with fur instead of skin! Join us in cherishing this awe-inspiring portrait that captures both cuteness overload
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