Fragile World - Tapanuli Orangutan - Critically Endangered

 Another very sad story for an undeserving animal.

The Tapanuli Orangutan is a new species that was discovered in 2017.

Their numbers are down to less than 800.

They live in North Sumatra (an Indonesian Island)

where human encroachment and deforestation, 

as well as a planned hydroelectric dam, 

are all destroying their only remaining habitat.

Internet photos helped me to know their colors.

The illustrating artist, Kerby Rosanes,

really honed in on their plight

by having this orangutan hold it's forest close. 

Thanks for visiting!

Have a blessed day,

Lisa

Products used:

Fragile World Coloring Book by Kerby Rosanes

Prismacolor Premier 150 Colored Pencils Set - 

(these were used on the Orangutan & the forest it's holding)

Prismacolor Colorless Blending Pencil

Faber-Castell Polychromos 120 Colored Pencils Set - 

(these were used for the background and edges of the page)

Sakura Eraser

Grumbacher Fixative Spray