Wildlife / Five Rescued Orangutans at Nandankanan Likely to Be Shifted to Open Enclosure
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All five rescued orangutans at Nandankanan are set to be shifted from their glass enclosure to an open enclosure as their health condition improves.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 15: All five rescued orangutans at Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar are set to be shifted from their glass enclosure to an open enclosure as their health condition continues to improve, zoo authorities said on Tuesday.
The move is aimed at helping the young animals gradually adapt to their surroundings while allowing officials to continue monitoring their health.
The orangutans, however, will remain under quarantine even after being moved to the open enclosure. Restrictions on tourist access are also expected to continue.
Health Condition Shows Improvement
According to Nandankanan authorities, the health condition of all five orangutans is largely stable and they are responding well to their new surroundings.
The move is aimed at helping the young animals gradually adapt to their surroundings while allowing officials to continue monitoring their health.
The orangutans, however, will remain under quarantine even after being moved to the open enclosure. Restrictions on tourist access are also expected to continue.
Health Condition Shows Improvement
According to Nandankanan authorities, the health condition of all five orangutans is largely stable and they are responding well to their new surroundings.
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The animals are consuming food normally and have also been observed moving around and playing comfortably, officials said.
The proposed shift is part of the zoo authorities’ plan to help the rescued animals adjust to their environment while keeping them under close observation.
Also Read: Rescued Orangutan at Nandankanan Develops Fever; Zoo Authorities Place It Under Close Medical Observation
One Orangutan Develops Fever
One of the five orangutans developed a fever on Monday, prompting the medical team to intensify monitoring. The animal remains under close observation, while medical care continues for all five.
The orangutans are being fed once every three hours after they developed gas-related discomfort. Wire mesh has also been installed around the quarantine room to prevent mosquitoes from entering and maintain a safe environment for the young animals.
The medical team remains on alert and is closely monitoring the orangutan that developed fever.
The proposed shift is part of the zoo authorities’ plan to help the rescued animals adjust to their environment while keeping them under close observation.
Also Read: Rescued Orangutan at Nandankanan Develops Fever; Zoo Authorities Place It Under Close Medical Observation
One Orangutan Develops Fever
One of the five orangutans developed a fever on Monday, prompting the medical team to intensify monitoring. The animal remains under close observation, while medical care continues for all five.
The orangutans are being fed once every three hours after they developed gas-related discomfort. Wire mesh has also been installed around the quarantine room to prevent mosquitoes from entering and maintain a safe environment for the young animals.
The medical team remains on alert and is closely monitoring the orangutan that developed fever.
Five-Member Panel To Oversee Care
Meanwhile, a five-member technical committee has been constituted to monitor the health, welfare and management of the five orangutan infants at Nandankanan.
The committee was formed by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) and comprises experts with experience in caring for orangutans.
The Director of Nandankanan has been appointed as the convener of the committee. The panel will oversee the care of the rescued animals and provide technical advice on their management.
Meanwhile, a five-member technical committee has been constituted to monitor the health, welfare and management of the five orangutan infants at Nandankanan.
The committee was formed by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) and comprises experts with experience in caring for orangutans.
The Director of Nandankanan has been appointed as the convener of the committee. The panel will oversee the care of the rescued animals and provide technical advice on their management.
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