Sue
Sue who was previously known as Cheryl is a clever and playful orangutan. 1 year-old Sue still lives in the Quarantine Enclosure with friends her age. Sue never gets along with Mads. Every they meet, they end up in a fight. But to her other friends, Sue is known as a socialite. Sue also loves to cuddle with her babysitter. She is so adorable!
Sue is kind and rarely hassles anyone. She is never fussy at night. As long as she is well fed with fruits and milk, she will fall asleep right away and does not wake up until morning comes. On sunny days, Sue and her friends are allowed to join the Forest School. This is the moment she is always waiting for. Sue is so happy when she meets more friends and especially bigger orangutans.
At Forest School, Sue joins and follows the bigger orangutans to explore, climb trees and find forest fruits. Her favorite fruit is called vitex (a type of wild blueberry), which often makes her seem like she has a blue-black lipstick on. Sue also loves to learn new things. Hopefully this means Sue will be able to be reintroduced into her original habitat.
By: Siti Sundari – Samboja Lestari
Judy says:
Oh Sue!You are absolutely beautiful & so clever!I have a daughter called Susie and you remind me of her when she was a little girl just like you!I am so glad you are happy& safe-try to make friends with Mads,I’m sure you can both shake hands and make up!!!Enjoy your time at Forest School,you sound like you are having so much fun.Grow big and strong so you can look forward to a long and happy life.You are a very lucky Orangutan to be cared for by very special people.I’m sending you a huge hug,take care you lovely little lady xxx
BOSF Administrator says:
Will deliver your hug to Sue asap, Judy.
Cheryl Tarpy-Apel says:
Thank you Siti for such a wonderful update on Little Sue. I’m very happy to learn that she is progressing well and learning so many things. Just wish her and Mads could get along. Maybe it’s because he used to pull her hair and bite her all the time…now she’s holding a grudge.
They are so cute together! (I think they will fall in love when they get older. 
Everyone at Samboja Lestari has my gratitude and respect. I thank you all for everything that you do for the OUs.
All My Love,
Cheryl (Big Cheryl Sue)
BOSF Administrator says:
Thank you, Cheryl. We’ll keep an eye on Sue and Mads. Hopefully they will become friends one day.
Lesley Henderson-Bradbrook says:
It is just lovely to see the Nursery OU’s graduating to Forest School & thriving in your loving care. Little Sue (Cheryl), seems to be one of the cheekiest & fun loving of the little OU’s, I love her character! Thank you very much for this article.
BOSF Administrator says:
Thank YOU for reading the article and for lovely comments, Lesley!