Hang with orangutans in Borneo

A huge alpha male orangutan (not Big Tom) at the first feeding station. Picture: Obrien Barry

IT IS a magic moment. A strong hand plonks on my shoulder.

I look down to see two incredibly long arms reaching up and a young orang-utan pleading to be picked up.

My tentative hands oblige.

With arms around my neck, two beautiful black eyes peer quizzically into mine.

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