Our Top 8 Emotive Orangutans!
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Posted by Connor Whelan on 11th Sep 2015 2 mins

Orangutans aren't shy about expressing their emotions, so here you'll get a look at the full range from our arboreal cousins.

8. The Thinker

This young Orangutan seems to be pondering all of life's great mysteries all at once. Let's hope he figures out the answers soon.

7. The Worrier

If ever a face was saying "ohhhh no. I can't remember if I locked the back door or not" it's this one.

6. The Proud Mum

She looks so happy and proud of the adorable baby on her back. She knows she's a good mum!

5. The Fed Up Mum and Naughty Child

One face is saying "I've had enough. You had your last chance and you blew it." The other is etched with a combination of fear and guilt. If my mum was a 45kg annoyed Orangutan I'd probably look similar.

4. The Cheek

Does she not know that poking your tongue out is rude.....

3. The Look Of Regret

"I should not have done that" summed up in one Orangutan shaped face.

2. The Shocked Baby

You dread to think what the cameraperson looks like if that's the reaction they got from this youngster.

1. Utter Confusion

"This spider looked a lot nicer before I ate it...."

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