Hey mum, keep the cuddles coming... The baby orangutan and his mother in a very human show of affection

By Daily Mail Reporter


Like mother, like son: The orangutans cuddle up cheek to cheek, the spiky-haired baby gripping Mum's finger with his tiny hand


Like mother, like son: The orangutans cuddle up cheek to cheek, the spiky-haired baby gripping Mum's finger with his tiny hand

The sweetest moment came as the youngster lovingly stroked his mother on her head as she closed her eyes, their faces barely an inch apart.

They also cuddled cheek to cheek, the baby’s little hand wrapped tightly round his mother’s finger.


The sweetest moment came as the youngster lovingly stroked his mother on her head as she closed her eyes, their faces barely an inch apart.

They also cuddled cheek to cheek, the baby’s little hand wrapped tightly round his mother’s finger.

Puckering up: Baby looks ready for a kiss

Tender touch: He stretches out a long arm to stroke his mother on the head


And the bigger animal also held up her son by his arms and then lay back to let him practise walking on her chest.

No wonder he gave her such an adoring look and seemed to pucker up his lips for a kiss.

These pictures were taken by Olga Dmitrieva, who was given unrestricted access to the two orangutan families living at Moscow Zoo.

She said: ‘Orangutan parents are very tender, especially mothers. Sometimes I think we could learn from them about how to care for our kids.’


Hands up: Help with walking practice


source:dailymail