Wildlife/Animals nominee

The Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) is one of the three species of orangutans. Found only in the north of the Indonesian island of Sumatra, Critically Endangered.
As of 2015, the Sumatran orangutans species only has approximately 7000 remaining members in its population. The World Wide Fund for Nature is thus carrying out attempts to protect the species by allowing them to reproduce in the safe environment of captivity.
This image is clicked at singapore zoo. Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) is a firm supporter of Human Orangutan Conflict Response Unit (HOCRU), the flagship response unit of OIC. The team also conducts regular field monitoring of relocated and isolated Sumatran orangutan populations. Likewise, WRS deploys veterinarians for the care of these animals.

Renowned for his evocative nature and wildlife photography, Tapan Sheth has become synonymous with the majestic Asiatic Lions of Gir National Park. His keen lens extends beyond capturing the grandeur of wildlife to a more poignant mission of documenting endangered and at-risk animals. His efforts aim to harness the power of photography to foster awareness and bolster conservation initiatives.