updates on our infant adopted orangutans

Name: Otok
Sex: male
Age: 9 yrs
Weight: 19 kg (1 October 2009)
Arrival date: 15 May 2002
Age on arrival: 2 years
Previous history: kept as illegal pet
Care centre: Orangutan Foundation International's Care Centre, Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan, Borneo
Update: April 2010

For some time, Otok has had Pruritas (an unpleasant sensation that makes him want to scratch). He frequently scratches the back of his neck. But this doesnÕt bother him too much as he loves to eat! When out in the forest Otok will try and help himself to the other orangutansÕ food, but they usually donÕt let him. When his carers are helping the orangutans search under logs for termites, Otok is there trying to get more than his fair share! HeÕs very cheeky.