Orangutan Island Episode 3 Airs Tonight

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The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation’s ground-breaking project to return

orangutans to the wild is showcased once again in the 3rd episode of this

amazing series.

You can view a preview of the series here:

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Episode 3 Synopsis:

Lost

The wet season has arrived, and floods transform the island confronting the

young community with dangers never experienced at the Rescue Center. How will

the naïve orphans react? While Saturnus entertains himself with a makeshift toy

by the river's edge, the forest-wise Oyoy knows this isn't a place to linger as

flood waters rise and crocodiles lurk. The Teknisi, a group of men caring for

the orangutans at the Center, discover that Mogok is missing, prompting a search

of the entire island. Since orangutans can't swim, this could either mean he is

learning to live independently or he is in serious trouble. At the same time,

we meet one-eyed Chen Chen, whose dominance is immediately challenged by the

return of Hamlet, the threatening, older orangutan from a neighboring island.

 

As Project Manager, Lone Droscher Nielsen joins the search for Mogok, they

discover that Oyoy also is missing. Has a dark cloud been cast over Orangutan

Island?

 

Meet the Orangutans:

Saturnus:

Saturnus was one of the infamous Bandit Boys back in forest school and always

kept Lone entertained with his cheeky antics. She knew his rebellious nature

would serve him well in a more wild setting. The night before Saturnus was to be

moved to the island, Lone thought it best to move him to a holding cage to keep

him out of trouble. But as per usual, Saturnus' mischievous nature shone through

and he slipped out of his cage to go and catch up with his buddies.

 

When Saturnus arrived on Orangutan Island he acted as though he was in heaven.

So much space and so many females sent him into a frenzy of flirtation and

creative attention-seeking. Jasmine was the first object of his affection and he

tried everything from cabbage hats to commando rolls to get her attention. But

just as he was getting somewhere with his antics, Hamlet invaded and stole his

girl.

 

Saturnus has cultivated a language all his own and has a knack for turning

difficult situations into play-time.

 

Stats and Quirks:

Character: Mischievous, cheeky and charismatic

Alias: The Clown

Sex: Male

 

Age: 5

 

ID Tips: Smallest male; very pronounced tuft of hair on forehead; compact body

with very rotund belly

Quirk/Dysfunction: Makes a strange bark-growl to get attention and really

dislikes being left alone.

Chen Chen:

At Nyaru Menteng Rescue and Rehabilitation Center Chen Chen was like any other

baby orangutan; playful, curious and always up for a wrestle. Tragically, during

a playful scrap, Chen Chen pierced his left eye with a stick. His eye was so

severely damaged veterinarians had no choice but to remove it completely. From

then on Chen Chen became known as " The Pirate, " both because of his looks and a

new, very changeable, personality. Through the ordeal Chen Chen became good

friends with a younger smaller male called Donald... Donald seemed to be the

only one willing to put up with his mood swings.

 

Chen Chen has found himself in a new role on the island. He is one of the

oldest, largest males making him top dog in the line up for dominance over the

young community and he has no trouble throwing his weight around - especially

when food and females are concerned. But Chen Chen's status is fragile; when he

is challenged in a dramatic face-off with the aggressive intruder Hamlet, he

comes off second best. But long-time friend Donald is still his loyal supporter

and benefits from the tender and playful side of the island bully.

 

He is very curious and enjoys exploring the island having encounters with

interesting creatures including a cicada and a python.

 

Stats and Quirks:

Character: Dominant, moody and curious

Alias: The Pirate

Sex: Male

Age: 8

ID Tips: The only one with one eye; also has hairless patches on back

Quirk/Dysfunction: Mood swings

To help the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation save these orangutans and

hundreds more, please visit www.savetheorangutan.co.uk or Orangutan Outreach at

www.redapes.com.

Michelle Desilets

 

 

Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation UK

" Primates Helping Primates "

www.savetheorangutan.org.uk

 

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