Bhubaneswar: Five rescued orangutan babies undergoing care and observation at Nandankanan Zoological Park have been found to be in apparently stable health, with normal feeding, activity and faecal consistency, according to a health assessment issued by the zoo on Sunday.
The health bulletin stated that the five orangutans—three males and two females—were clinically assessed, with their body weights recorded on September 19.
Among them, Male 1 weighed 5.340 kg, while Male 2 weighed 3.560 kg. Male 3 weighed 3.10 kg, whereas Female 1 weighed 4.280 kg and Female 2 weighed 2.180 kg.
Thermal-camera observations recorded body temperatures ranging from 98.4°F to 99.3°F. Male 1 and Male 2 recorded temperatures of 98.4°F each, while Male 3 recorded 99.1°F. Female 1 recorded 99.3°F and Female 2 recorded 99.0°F.
The health assessment noted that the condition of all five orangutan babies was apparently stable at the time of examination. Feed acceptance was reported to be normal in all five cases.
According to the observations, the rescued orangutans are displaying normal behaviour and activity, while their faecal consistency has also remained normal. The quantity of milk being provided to them is being gradually increased as part of their ongoing care and nutritional management.
Their diet has also been supplemented with steamed carrots and beans. In addition to nutritional care, behavioural enrichment measures have been introduced in the quarantine cells. Ladders and ropes have been provided to encourage physical activity and behavioural engagement among the young orangutans.
