Borneo Orangutan Survival International

BOS Clinic Nyaru Menteng, 06 February 2008. Around a month ago the new isolation area for orangutans became functional. This area which measures 5 x 5 metres was constructed at the BOS clinic within the Nyaru Menteng arboretum. It was built as an isolation area for sick orangutans during their period of treatment.

Previously, sick orangutans were isolated within the laboratory and paramedic clinic. This smaller area was often unable to accommodate orangutans undergoing care. At times there could be tens of orangutans entering isolation at one time. As a result, the process of treatment and rehabilitation was often hampered. Orangutans were made anxious and stressed by the commotion of people continuously passing back and forth. Although it was cleaned everyday in an effort to maintain hygiene standards, the clinic often became dirty due to the mess left by all the orangutans. Consequently it wasn’t just the orangutans who did not feel comfortable, but the technicians and babysitters too.

So management at BOS Nyaru Menteng decided to construct the new isolation area with the objective of providing a more satisfactory health service for the orangutans. It is hoped that this comfortable and less crowded area will maximise efforts to restore orangutans back to good health. This will also cater towards making the area more comfortable for the babysitters who care for these sick orangutans. In terms of support facilities, the isolation area is equipped with a set of infusion instruments, oxygen tanks, bed covers, and small pens among other things. There is also a broad open space which is shaded by Acacia and Casuarina trees, providing a cool and comfortable place for the orangutans to relax. Hopefully the presence of this new isolation area will support the success of orangutan rehabilitation activities in BOS Nyaru Menteng.

[BOS NYARU MENTENG | Untung]

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