Leuser, a blind Sumatran orangutan has survived poachers, air rifles and deforestation during its 13 years. The animal has been saved twice by the Sumatran orangutan conservation programme. It now resides in captivity at their quarantine centre in Medan after being shot 62 times by villagers seeking entertainment.
Photograph: Paul Hilton
I am so often ashamed to be part of this species.
As long as there is an “us” there will be a “them” and that is the first step to subjugation.
Seriously, what the fuck is wrong with people?