With the arrival of European explorers in South-East Asia around 300 years ago, the orangutan - the world's second-largest ape and one of our closest biological relatives - began a battle for survival. The clearing of rainforests and poaching of orangutans have seen the wild populations of this species dwindle to alarmingly small numbers. Orangutans and Their Battle for Survival is the amazing story of how a relatively small zoo in Australia has become a world leader in breeding orangutans in captivity. It is also a wake-up call to act now to save this critically endangered species. The story of the zoo's orangutans is told through the eyes, and heart, of Leif Cocks. Through his personal encounters with the animals in his care, he presents a fascinating insight into their unique intelligence, individual personalities, and the close bonds that orangutans can form with their keepers. The photographs capture some very special moments at the zoo!