FotoapparatEnclosed wisdom - Orangutan, Tiergatern, Leipzig, 07.2024<br>
35mm - 400 iso<br>
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Orangutans are the most solitary of the great apes: social bonds occur primarily between mothers and their dependent offspring. Fruit is the most important component of an orangutan's diet, but they will also eat vegetation, bark, honey, insects and bird eggs. They can live over 30 years, both in the wild and in captivity.<br>
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Orangutans are among the most intelligent primates. They use a variety of sophisticated tools and construct elaborate sleeping nests each night from branches and foliage. The apes' learning abilities have been studied extensively. There may be distinctive cultures within populations. Orangutans have been featured in literature and art since at least the 18th century, particularly in works that comment on human society ; as stated in wikipedia.<br>
After being asked to describe this picture chatgpt concluded that : The photo has a tranquil and naturalistic vibe, emphasizing the harmony of wildlife and greenery.<br>
It corrected it after a little discussion:<br>
This photograph, titled Enclosed Wisdom, captures the serene yet poignant atmosphere of the orangutan's enclosure in the Leipzig Zoo. The scene is rich with lush greenery, featuring tall trees rising into a vibrant canopy and sunlight filtering gently through, illuminating the dense undergrowth. In the foreground, partially obscured by the tall grass, sits an orangutan with bright orange fur, its calm and contemplative expression radiating a quiet intelligence. While the enclosure is designed to mimic the orangutan’s natural habitat, the image also serves as a reminder of the ethical complexities of confining such an intelligent and sentient being. It invites reflection on the profound wisdom these apes possess and the question of whether such wisdom should ever be enclosed.<br>
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