A HAPPY NEWS FROM SURA

Since his arrival in Nyaru Menteng, Sura’s health had been up and down. There were times when he caught a flu but now we are delighted to see that Sura’s health is getting better and better. Intensive care by the Medical Team of Nyaru Menteng has shown great results. The wounds on his hand are the priority and they have healed very well. As a new year gift, we tell you this happy development.
 
Intensive Care
On November 17, the eight month old who now belongs to the Nursery Group suffered from flu and shortness of breath.  The babysitters had to bring him back to the clinic.  The medical team decided that intensive care and nursing were needed to restore Sura’s health at the clinic in Nyaru Menteng.

After intensive medical care and treatment, Sura finally recovered.  The wounds on his fingers are now healed, his flu is gone, even though sometimes his throat sounds different during cold or humid weather.
 
An Active Baby Orangutan
During his time being cared for at the clinic, Sura was active and loved playing both inside and outside the clinic.  With his babysitter watching closely all the time, Sura started climbing tiny trees surrounding the clinic.  He also has gained more weight; he was 2 kg when he arrived and he is now 3.6 kg.

Sura loves forest fruits and young leaves.  He will devour ehang and mesisin fruit which are in abundance at Nyaru Menteng.  Vet Meryl once told us that she tried to give him banana several times, but Sura never touched them.  He even threw them away!  May be Sura remembers his wild upbringing more than we could have hoped.

On December 7, 2013, Sura went back to join his friends at Nursery Group.  So much joy for us because the hardwork of the team in Nyaru Menteng has paid off;  Sura is now healthy again and hopefully he will always be.