Orangutan Island tonight at 8:30 on Animal Planet

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Don’t miss the latest episode of Orangutan Island, tonight at 8:30 on Animal

Planet.

For those not in USA you can still view a number of videos from the series

online here:

http://animal.discovery.com/tv/orangutan-island/video/video.html

 

Episode 7: ORANGUTAN 911

The rains have returned and mosquitoes are everywhere. Best friends Donald and

Chen Chen are as close as ever, but when Donald refuses to play and is obviously

lethargic, Chen Chen leaves him alone. As Donald's condition worsens, the

Teknisi realize he is ill and rush him off the island back to the clinic where

he is treated for malaria. However, when the initial test results come back, the

staff discovers that a mysterious illness has taken hold of Donald.

The clinic is now in a race to find out whether this sickness is contagious.

Does Donald have any chance of recovering? Unaware of his best buddy's illness,

Chen Chen sets off to find a new playmate. Using a mixed bag of tricks, he tries

and eventually succeeds in piquing the interest of the intelligent female Yeyen.

Meanwhile, as the clinic works hard to determine what Donald is suffering

from, the Teknisi monitor the island, on guard for any signs of this mysterious

disease spreading. Will anyone else become ill? If so, will this be the end of

Orangutan Island?

 

Meet the Orangutans

Donald

Donald was brought into the Nyaru Menteng Rescue and Rehabilitation Center

with Daisy. They spent a lot of time together during forest school until Donald

ditched Daisy for a slightly more unpredictable buddy: the one eyed Chen Chen.

Ever since, Donald has been happy to play in Chen Chen's shadow; there are

benefits in hanging around with a big, moody bully.

Life on the Island

Donald's allegiance to the dominant Chen Chen allows him to go about his days

on the island with a certain amount of ease. He usually receives the playful,

tender side of Chen Chen's mood swings and in return is always there to offer

comfort to his one-eyed friend when it gets tough at the top.

Stats and Quirks

Character: Loyal

Alias: The Apprentice

Sex: Male

Age: 6

ID Tips: Sparse hair on head and body; broad face with close-set, very

almond-shaped eyes and pink muzzle

Quirk/Dysfunction: Other than having a slightly heavy dependency on Chen Chen,

Donald is pretty straight up and down.

 

Interview with Lone about Donald:

http://animal.discovery.com/tv/orangutan-island/meet/donald.html

 

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.

Life on the Island

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

Interview with Lone about Chen Chen:

http://animal.discovery.com/tv/orangutan-island/meet/chen-chen.html

 

Sneak peek videos

http://animal.discovery.com/tv/orangutan-island/video/video.html

 

Please help support the orangutans of Orangutan Island and hundreds more

looked after by the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation. Visit

www.savetheorangutan.co.uk or our partner in the States, Orangutan Outreach, at

www.redapes.org

It is not too late to adopt an orangutan or purchase a virtual gift in time

for Christmas!

 

 

Michelle Desilets, Director

Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation UK

www.savetheorangutan.org.uk

" Primates Helping Primates "

 

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